Encore! Following the ‘1959 Legends’ custom edition Les Paul Standard Reissue guitar and Bonneville T120 motorcycle collaboration, Triumph and Gibson have stepped up to provide further support for the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. Three additional guitars, each signed by a famous musician, with a custom painted guitar case each inspired by a legendary Triumph rider. These “Saints of Speed” custom guitar cases will be painted by the world-renowned guitar artist James Willis.
Donated to support The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, in its global charity efforts to raise awareness and funds in support of men’s mental health and prostate cancer, each of the Epiphone ‘Inspired by Gibson’ guitars pays homage to a Gibson music legend and each comes with the signature details and features that made them famous. The custom case that comes with each guitar will be painted by Nashville guitar artist, James Willis who owns multiple bikes and will be participating in this year’s Gentleman’s Ride on his Scrambler 1200 XC.
Further celebrating the connection between music and motorcycles, the guitars will be signed by musicians that are also passionate riders, each participating in this year’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. The Epiphone ‘Inspired by Gibson’ J-200 will be signed by American country music artist Big Kenny, of Big & Rich. The Epiphone ‘Inspired by Gibson’ SG Standard will be signed by Canadian recording artist Clayton Bellamy of The Road Hammers. The Epiphone ‘Inspired by Gibson’ 1959 Les Paul Standard will be signed by English rock musician Billy Duffy of The Cult.
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
The 2022 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, which will take place on Sunday, May 22nd, represents a major milestone in Triumph’s sponsorship, marking 9 incredible years of support, with over 100,000 riders in over 900 cities across the world, raising over $31 million USD for men’s mental health and prostate cancer awareness.
Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Prize Summary
Highest Global Fundraiser
‘1959 Legends’ custom edition Triumph Bonneville T120 motorcycle and Gibson Les Paul Standard Reissue guitar, Hedon x DGR Kingpin Helmet & ELF Prize Pack
2nd Highest Global Fundraiser
Triumph Thruxton RS motorcycle, Hedon x DGR Hedonist Helmet & ELF Prize Pack
3rd Highest Global Fundraiser
Triumph Speed Twin 1200 motorcycle, Hedon x DGR Hedonist Helmet & ELF Prize Pack
Gentlefolk Competition 1st Prize (open to participants raising over $250)
Triumph Bonneville Bobber motorcycle, Hedon x DGR Hedonist Helmet
Gentlefolk Competition 2nd Prize (open to participants raising over $250)
Epiphone ‘Inspired by Gibson’ J-200 guitar, signed by country artist Big Kenny
Custom Triumph-inspired “Saints of Speed” guitar case, painted by artist James Willis
Highest Team Triumph Global Fundraiser (includes Triumph Dealer fundraising teams)
Epiphone ‘Inspired by Gibson’ SG Standard guitar, signed by Canadian artist Clayton Bellamy
Custom Triumph-inspired “Saints of Speed” guitar case, painted by artist James Willis
Spirit of ’59 Prize (open to participants raising over $59)
Epiphone ‘Inspired by Gibson’ 1959 Les Paul Standard guitar, signed by English rock legend, Billy Duffy of The Cult with custom Triumph-inspired “Saints of Speed” guitar case, painted by artist James Willis
Since its first year in 2012, the DGR global community has raised over $31m for men's health. The event operates in over 900 cities and 114 countries around the world.
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