What make of guitar is used to play the riff in the Deep Purple song "Smoke on the Water"? You guessed it - Fender Stratocaster electric guitar!

You can be the proud owner of the classic electric guitar. Fender is the world's leading guitar maker and its name is synonymous with rock & roll. Everyone from beginners and hobbyists to the world's most acclaimed musicians use Fender guitars, and the Stratocaster is universally acclaimed as a design classic. Virtually unchanged since its debut in 1954 - not coincidentally the dawn of the rock & roll era - it is the most popular and influential electric guitar ever.

This model is a Fender 2018 Player Series Stratocaster. The inspiring sound of a Stratocaster is one of the foundations of Fender. Featuring its classic sound-bell-like high end, punchy mids, and robust low end, combined with crystal-clear articulation - the Player Stratocaster is packed with authentic Fender feel and style. It is ready to serve your musical vision, versatile enough to handle any style of music, and the perfect platform for creating your own sound.

Features:

• Alder body with gloss finish
• Fingerboard material is maple
• Color of guitar is buttercream
• Three Player Series single-coil Stratocaster pickups
• "Modern C"-shaped neck profile
• 9.5-inch-radius fingerboard
• 2-point tremolo bridge with bent-steel saddles

Not only will the high bidder receive their very own Fender Stratocaster, but they will also receive:

• A once-in-a-lifetime VIP private tour for two of the iconic musical instrument company's new corporate offices in Hollywood, CA
• Private tour of the Fender factory and Gretsch Custom Shop in Corona, CA! See where amps, hand wound pick-ups, Jazzmaster, Mustang, Jaguar, Stratocasters, Telecasters, and the Jazz and Precision P-basses are produced. All guitars are built from scratch.
• End the day with dinner for two with host Bonnie Pietila, former producer of FOX TV's The Simpsons, in the newly opened, members-only, private "h club," the brainchild of Dave Stewart and the late Paul Allen.

The "h club," located at 1717 Vine Street, across from Capitol Records in Hollywood, CA, is a place where visionary innovators come together to collaborate, push boundaries, and cultivate new ideas.

Restrictions: Winner must take the guitar the night of the event or pay for shipping. The tour and dinner must be used by April 18, 2020; no exceptions. Mutually agreed-upon dates are required. Blackout dates may apply. Airfare and hotel are not included. Dinner not to exceed $400, including tax and gratuity.

Sound like some insane fun? Well, being the high bidder on this item will get you up close and personal at an Alice Cooper Insanity Concert! If you are a true fan of the great Alice Cooper, you'll want to snatch up this package, which includes:

• Two VIP tickets-first 10 rows-at a 2019 Alice Cooper concert in the United States
• Official Alice Cooper Set List
• Two official Alice Cooper T-shirts
• And as if that was not enough...the opportunity to join Alice Cooper on stage for an end-of-show Balloon Toss

Restrictions: Valid through 8/16/2019. Tickets dependent on availability. Blackout cities/dates include Ledyard, CT (7/4/19) and Madison, WI (7/10/19). Concert dates listed at alicecooper.com. Must redeem at least four weeks prior to preferred concert date.

Nothing like having a trendy and stunning place like The Ludlow to rest your head in New York City while you enjoy everything Manhattan has to offer-including a season premiere at The Metropolitan Opera and dinner at Scarpetta NoMad. You don't have to be an out-of-towner to enjoy this package!

The philosophy of Scarpetta's kitchen is one of creating bold flavors by amplifying the essence of seasonal ingredients. The signature pastas are made in-house daily and are paired with the highest quality, locally sourced ingredients.

The Metropolitan Opera invites two of you to enjoy a season premiere performance in the fall of the 2019-2020 season, while seated in the prime orchestra section, with a celebratory glass of sparkling wine each. You'll also experience a backstage tour.

You will receive:

• Two nights in a studio king or loft queen at The Ludlow Hotel on the Lower East Side
• Dinner for four (up to $400 value) at Scarpetta NoMad at The James New York
• Two tickets to The Metropolitan Opera, two champagne vouchers, and a backstage tour of the Met Opera House

Restrictions: The Ludlow-Valid through 1/1/2021. Blackout dates may apply. Scarpetta NoMad-Valid through 4/18/2020. Tax and gratuity not included, blackout dates include Friday and Saturday evenings and major holidays. Food and beverage cannot be modified or adjusted. The Metropolitan Opera-Valid for the following performances in 2019: Madama Butterfly, Friday October 11; La Bohème, Friday October 25; The Queen of Spades, Friday November 29; Der Rosenkavalier, Friday December 13; or Wozzeck, Friday December 27. Selection of the performance date and backstage tour date to be made by September 1, 2019.

How do you get to Carnegie Hall? No need to practice, practice, practice. You just have to be the high bidder on this great package, which includes a Carnegie Hall tour, two nights at the Chambers Hotel, and a meal at The Sea Grill!

You'll get:

• Two tickets to a performance in the 2019-20 concert season at the iconic Carnegie Hall
• Two vouchers for a behind-the-scenes tour of Carnegie Hall
• Two-night weekend stay in deluxe accommodations at the charming boutique Chambers Hotel, just a block from Carnegie Hall
• $100 gift card to dine at The Sea Grill at Rockefeller Center

The Chambers is an oasis of calm amidst the excitement that is New York City-close to Central Park and within a few short blocks of the designer boutiques on 5th Avenue, museums, Rockefeller Center, Radio City, Times Square, and more. Its deluxe rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning views of the city, enhanced by plush king beds, spacious sitting areas, Tibetan wool carpet, and room bars with Dean & Deluca specialties.

The Sea Grill at Rockefeller Center is the insiders' destination for the finest seafood in the city in one of the world's most well-known landmarks. For nearly 30 years, The Sea Grill has thrilled its guests daily with the highest quality, freshest seafood prepared in impeccable style.

Restrictions: Carnegie Hall concert-Valid between October 2019 and early June 2020. Exact seating location determined by Carnegie Hall and can range from the Parquet (orchestra level) to the balcony. List of available concerts from which the winner may choose will be available in September. Carnegie Hall tour-Valid through 6/30/2020. Walk-in tours subject to availability.

Chambers Hotel-Valid through 4/30/2020. Subject to availability. Blackout dates may apply. Certificate is not transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.