Attack of the 10-Foot Stratocaster Guitars!

Giant, 10-foot-tall guitars will invade downtown Phoenix Friday morning, Sept. 23, as GuitarMania becomes the largest public art display in Arizona history.

More than 80 local celebrities and artists—including Eddie Van Halen, Stevie Nicks and the Phoenix Suns—created art pieces using 10-foot-tall, fiberglass Fender Stratocaster® guitar models, all of which will be on free public display throughout that weekend at America West Arena and outside Bank One Ballpark.

Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and rock legend Alice Cooper will officially launch GuitarMania at Friday’s public unveiling. After that weekend, the guitars will be displayed at various public locations throughout the Valley, and will not be together again until they’re auctioned off on Feb. 4, 2006.

Proceeds from the auction will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Education Fund.