Goomba Carparelli blessed this world on December 17, 2002.
Mike and Natalie (Keeks) brought this little black bundle of joy home in a Lee
Labrada Protein Supplement Box (How's that for a shopping addiction?). Goomba was a
pure Black German
Shepherd know for their fantastic dispositions and extreme friendship with
people. Goomba could be written into the dog dictionary of just how friendly
Black German Shepherd can be.
Mike and Keeks knew right away they had a very special dog.
First off he was a shy little guy but a week later at the dog park he took his
toy with him and showed the world just who he was. A little bundle of joy who
would at time embarrass Mike and Keeks with his antics but that was just fine
with them. Goomba was very strong willed and stubborn who never listened to the
two bosses of the house. It was now Goomba's time to turn the table who
actually ran the place. Many friends and family members knew this dog was
different as he had this funny ability to see right through you... as if with
human eyes. Talk about special and with an attitude as listening to orders were
not in his nature. But as strong willed as he was Mike and Keeks were just as
strong which created a very special bond with him. Goomba was the apple of
Mikes eye taking him everywhere. To meetings, to go pick up guitars for
clients... he was by his side always.
At the tender age of One Goomba got a friend. Not just any
friend...his BEST friend in the world Zukey! This was a tag team made in heaven
and completed the circle of friendship and karma that Mike and Keeks were
looking for in their lives.
The first 3 years of Goomba's life brought bushels full of
happiness to all around him but an obstacle was soon to be put on his was to put
in his way to overcome. But soon after Goomba was afflicted with fibrocartilaginous
embolism which left one of hishind
legs disabled and affected him greatly in his daily quality of life. After a
year of ongoing therapy and unconditional love he recovered a miraculously 80%.
This was nothing short of dedication, hard work and a partnership by both
animal and human and taught us that no matter how bad things are they do get
better. Goomba's condition lasted for quite some time but after 5 years took a
turn for the worse. After much consultation by vets Mike and Keeks were left
with 2 very hard and heart wrenching choices. Either to put Goomba to sleep or
amputate the leg and hope that things would heal and get better. Showing their
absolute adoration for this dog that gave them many years of happiness they
opted for amputation. In August 2010 Goomba went in for his surgery with Mike
and Keeks knowing the odds were against him. With the grace of the higher
powers Goomba's surgery was a success. This success gave Goomba another 6
months of unconditional love this very special dog deserved and rightfully so.
It is with great sadness that we now have to report that
Goomba's condition has worsened to the point where he is suffering. Not only is
he suffering but all of those that love him are suffering too. On Monday March
28, 2011 Goomba will be put to sleep leaving a life of adoration, laughs, love,
companionship and the reminder that no matter how hard things can be at times
they can be overcome. Goomba taught Mike and Natalie, the most important things
in life...LOVE. Goomba Taught mike, never ever give up, Goomba taught mike and
Natalie Patience!!!
Goomba was a trouble maker and a funny one at that. For this
we pay our deepest respects for not only a very special dog but a family member
and a member of Carparelli Guitars.
May his memory and good karma live on in every Carparelli
Guitars, every strum and every song that has inspired so many people to carry
on when life gets tough. Goomba was a perfect example of this and will be
missed by his family, friends and his playmate Zukey.
Rest In Peace our friend knowing that you brought great things to many great people.
Your celebration of life will live on forever in countless hearts.
Bon Jovi Signed Carparelli S4 Fetches $3,700 for the Tyler McGill Benefit
Carparelli Endorsee Ali Stead poses with the Bon Jovi signed S4 guitar at the Tyler McGill Benefit Concert.
Special thanks to Bon Jovi for making this guitar the hottest auction item of the night!
Inside Toronto Article
Bon Jovi guitar among auction items at memorial concert
A guitar signed by Bon Jovi will be auctioned off Sunday at
a concert honouring music lover and Scarborough murder victim Tyler
"T-Lar" McGill.
The event will raise money for ProAction Cops&Kids, a charity that funds police-led outreach programs for at-risk youths.
McGill was stabbed at the drive-thru of the McDonald's on
Eglinton Avenue near McCowan Road on July 29, 2007. The 22-year-old
died in hospital five days later.
McGill's mom Carole said the benefit concert will feature a
silent auction that will include a Carparelli guitar autographed by
all the members of Bon Jovi. Read More..
Canadian Guitar Sold For $147,000 CDN At Christie’s Auction In London
Proceeds from sale of Carparelli guitar painted by world
renowned British artist Damien Hirst go to War Child
London, England. February 17, 2011. A Canadian guitar painted by Damien Hirst was sold at a Christie’s auction for $147,000 CDN today. Proceeds from the auction for the Carparelli guitar will be donated to War Child, an international charity that protects children in war zones.
“It was a dream of mine to have one of my guitars make such a big contribution to such an important charity,” said Mike Carparelli, CEO of Carparelli Guitars of Toronto, Canada. “To be able to partner with an artist of the stature of Damien Hirst and a company as prestigious as Christie's to make this dream come true is beyond my wildest imagination.”
The charity auction was the brainchild of David Kam, a Montreal artist and social activist, who approached both Hirst and Carparelli with his idea. “I was ecstatic when they both agreed because War Child is doing such important work all over the world,” said Kam. “I knew the combination of Hirst’s artistic reputation and the spectacular design of a Carparelli guitar would attract a global audience of bidders.”
The Carparelli/Hirst guitar was displayed prominently in the Christie’s window in London, England prior to the auction. "At the auction, the guitar drew fierce interest from European, American and Asian collectors, and eventually sold to an internet bidder for $147,000 against a pre-sale estimate of $48,000 to $65,000,” says Lock Kresler, Head of Sales at Christie’s London. “We are thrilled to have been able to support War Child and
to have realised such a substantial amount of money.”
“War Child is delighted to receive the proceeds from the sale of the Damien Hirst painted Carparelli guitar and would like to thank both Damien Hirst and Mike Carparelli for this very generous donation,” says Dr. Samantha Nutt, Executive Director and Founder of War Child. “The funds raised will directly support War Child’s work to support conflict affected children in some of the most devastated regions of the world.”
“We have hit on a really successful model for fundraising for great causes,” says Carparelli. “As a company, we will be looking for other opportunities to partner with famous artists to paint our guitars and auction them off for charity.”
About Carparelli Guitars. Carparelli is a Toronto-based company that makes guitars of exceptional sound, feel and design. Mike Carparelli, CEO and Chief Luthier at Carparelli Guitars, leads teams of master guitar builders in Canada, Germany and South Korea who are committed to producing electric and acoustic guitars whose quality dazzles even the most accomplished musicians. Carparelli’s goal is to offer people at all skill levels instruments that elevate their musical talent.
About War Child. War Child works with children all over the world to reduce the effects of poverty, provide an education and to defend and promote child rights. War Child works to help children whose lives have been torn apart by conflict, and provide them with the means to build a brighter future.
For more information, please contact:
Mike Carparelli
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World Renowned Christie's Auction Site Displaying The Carparelli Damien Hirst Guitar To Be Auctioned Off For War Child
Leading British artist Damien Hirst, whose bold
works have set records in London’s auction houses, has painted a guitar
using his celebrated ‘spin painting’ technique and donated the work to
War Child. The stunning guitar will be auctioned at Christie’s London
(UK) showroom on 17th February 2011, with all proceeds going to
support War Child’s work with children affected by conflict.
The
Scarborough Nine guitar, made by Canadian manufacturer Carparelli, who
generously donated the instrument for this project, will be on display
at Christie’s over the holiday season. http://www.christies.com/about/locations/south-kensington/
The Carparelli Damien Hirst Guitar was on display in the front window of the world famous Auction House for the world to view.
All proceeds from this very special collaboration will go to the War Child Charity.
It has been a humbling experience to work with such professional people for a worthy cause and to have quite possibly the worlds finest artist grace his vision on a Carparelli Guitar.
Photographed by Prudence Cuming Associates
(c) Damien Hirst and Hirst Holdings Ltd, DACS 2011
Carparelli Guitars at The Largest North American Music Show NAMM 2011
Carparelli Guitars jets off to NAMM 2011 this week. Stay tuned for daily updates from Mike Carparelli and maybe even some surprises for 2011. Are we talking about any of these surprises right now or are we going to give you any sneak peeks? Definately not. Stay tuned as we post updates right from the floor as Mike Carparelli and Crew attend North Americas largest Music Industry Show.
Carparelli Guitars Mourns The Loss of TPS Sgt. Ryan Russell
It is with our heartfel sorrows that all of our Carparelli staff extend their condolences to the family, friends, co-workers and all members of the Toronto Police Services over the loss of one of Metro's finest. Sgt. Ryan Russell died needlessly on the job which he so loved. He was a respected officer of his division and at one time worked with the Guns and Gangs Taskforce.
We are very proud to support the TPS with our participation in the Music! Not Mischief! program and we grieve today for one of Toronto's best. Words cannot describe when a life is taken for no reason and we respect the fine job that all the officers of the Toronto Police Services do day in and day out protecting us and serving the community.
God Bless,
The Staff at Carparelli Guitars
Carparelli Guitars Announces New Dealer In Orangeville Ontario
Only 20 minutes away from Brampton and 30 minutes from the western GTA area we are proud to announce our newest Carparelli Guitar Dealer In Orangeville Ontario. We welcome Brian Petrie and Orangeville Guitars into the Carparelli family as our latest dealer operating under the Carparelli name. Serving Orangeville, Lindsay, Uxbridge, Shelburne, Fergus, Peterborough and all points in between we embrace Brians desire and committment to bringing the Carparelli name into new areas and households.
We wish Brian the best of luck and invite you to visit his website Orangeville Guitars.
Monday December 6, 2010
INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED ARTIST DAMIEN HIRST PAINTS GUITAR FOR WAR CHILD
Leading British artist Damien Hirst, whose bold works have set records in London’s auction houses, has painted a guitar using his celebrated ‘spin painting’ technique and donated the work to War Child. The stunning guitar will be auctioned at Christie’s London (UK) showroom on 17th February 2011, with all proceeds going to support War Child’s work with children affected by conflict. The Scarborough Nine guitar, made by Canadian manufacturer Carparelli, who generously donated the instrument for this project, will be on display at Christie’s over the holiday season. http://www.christies.com/about/locations/south-kensington/
Barbara Harmer, War Child’s Music & Special Initiatives Director in North America said, “War Child is thrilled to be the recipient of funds raised through this very generous and beautiful donation. The spin painted guitar is a stunning piece of art and will do immeasurable good for the children and families that War Child supports in some of the most devastated regions of the world.”
Painter, sculptor, and installation artist Damien Hirst is one of the world’s most commercially successful contemporary artists. Born in Bristol, England in 1965, Hirst was the most prominent member of a group of artists known as the Young British Artists. The group came to prominence following 1988’s widely acclaimed Freeze exhibition in London’s Docklands, and went on to dominate the art scene in Britain in the 1990’s.
Hirst’s work explores the uncertainty at the core of human experience; love, life, death, loyalty and betrayal, through unexpected and unconventional media. He is best known for the ‘Natural History’ works, which presents dead animals preserved in formaldehyde, such as ‘The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living,’ - a 14-foot tiger shark immersed in formaldehyde in a vitrine that became the iconic work of British art in the 1990’s. His other famous works include A Thousand Years (1989), a glass case with maggots and flies feeding off a rotting cow's head and For The Love of God, a platinum cast of an 18th century human skull covered in diamonds. Hirst is also known for his 'spin paintings,' manufactured on a rotating circular surface, and 'spot paintings,' consisting of rows of randomly-coloured dots or circles.
This is the second donation that Damien Hirst has made to the charity. In 1995, Hirst contributed to a series of small spin paintings as part of a limited edition box curated by Brian Eno. The boxes were sold at the Pagan Funwear fashion event, attended by Stella McCartney, members of U2, Oasis and Roxy Music.
War Child is an international humanitarian organization with offices in London, Toronto and Amsterdam. The charity works with children and their families who have suffered the horrors of conflict, to empower them to build futures free from violence and injustice.
War Child works with children all over the world to reduce the effects of poverty, provide an education and to defend and promote child rights. War Child works to help children whose lives have been torn apart by conflict, and provide them with the means to build a brighter future. War Child works with local people and organizations in Afghanistan, Darfur (Sudan), Uganda, Sierra Leone, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka and Haiti. www.warchild.ca
For more information and photos, please contact:
Fiona Hack
War Child
(416) 971-7474 1-866-WAR-CHILD (927-2445)
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Win a super rare handmade Carparelli from The Being Frank Show!
1 of 3 guitars made. Simply follow the link to the Being Frank Show web site. To enter you must record and upload a video of yourself playing guitar. That's it! So simple! Click here to enter !! Don't miss out on this great opportunity to be the proud owner of a very rare handmade custom Canadian guitar !
Specs:
Carparelli T-Style Guitar
Hand Made by Carparelli best Canadian Luthier: Matt Antonacci
25.5 inch Scale
Body: Light Weight Swamp Ash, Indian Rosewood Veneer Top and Bottom.
Neck: Solid Quarter Sawn One Piece Indian Rosewood. Flame Maple Skunk Stripe on back of neck.
Jumbo Frets
Neck Shape: Modern C Neck w/ 9.5 Radius
StewMac Hotrod Dual Truss Rod
Gotoh Vintage Machine Heads
Switch Craft Out Put Jack
Seymour Duncan Tele Pickups
Nitro Cellulose Lacquer Finish
Guitar Legend Alex Lifeson of Signs the Carparelli Freedom Guitar
Mike Carparelli had the pleasure of meeting with a true Canadian Guitar Hero Alex Lifeson of Rush to sign the Jim Warren Freedom charity guitar. Alex took time from his busy schedule to arrange to sign this guitar for its worthy cause. Who's going to be the next to sign this guitar? Stay tuned!
Carparelli Donates Yet Another Guitar To the Autism Society Fund
Mike Carparelli met with Alex Lifeson of the legendary Canadian rock band RUSH on Nov 23, 2010 to sign a Carparelli S3 guitar dontated to the Autism Society Fund of Autism Speaks Canada to be auctioned off in support of this extremely worthy cause. Carparelli Guitars has been a staunch supporter of this charity the past of this chairy and is proud to continue their partnership in the future.
Carparelli and World Renowned Painter Bernie Taupin
Mike and Natalie Carparelli with their new Bernie Taupin original painting. Bernie has worked in collboration with Elton John and is a prominent singer/songwriter. Bernie was displaying is original art at the Liss Gallery in Yorkville with resounding success.
In 1967 Taupin answered an advertisement for talent placed in the New Musical Express by Liberty records A&R man Ray Williams who was searching for a lyricist for Elton John. The pair have collaborated on more than 30 albums to date.
The Carparelli Name That Guitar Contest
The contest is over! Thanks to all of those who took part. The response was overwheliming and the largest to date of any customer feedback poll we've ever had. To see the results please check Mike Carparelli's Facebook Page.
Carparelli Guitars Make An Appearance on The Being Frank Show!
Frank D’Angelo and Mike Carparelli
Mike Carparelli, Bai Ling and Brian Walker
Carparelli Guitars CEO Mike Carparelli and Marketing Director Brian Walker will be on The Being Frank Show tonight at 1am. This new show is also on every Friday night on CHCH Channel 11 with host Frank D’Angelo . With the debut show premiering on Nov 5, 2010 Frank isn't pulling any punches and has a long list of musicians and celebrities offering an eclectic and entertaining mix of provocative guests from sports figures, musicians, actors and movers and shakers.
Carparelli Guitars was honoured to be on the show and even had a very special gift for Frank that was a total surprise.
Make sure to tune in!! On Bell Express Vu channel 218 and Rogers Cable Channel 11 Friday Nov 12, 2010!!
Mike Carparelli, Mike Cecere,Frank D’Angelo and Brian Walker
Message from Carparelli Guitars CEO Mike Carparelli
I'm privileged to have the opportunity to serve people
with great instruments. I am privileged to have wonderful people building them
for Carparelli Guitars, and through their joy of building and my joy of serving
them it's what our Spirit is all about. We are all one.
Mike Carparelli
CEO
The Damien Hirst IMAGINE Carparelli Guitar For Charity
The Jim Warren FREEDOM Carparelli Guitar For Charity
The First Signing of the Jim Warren FREEDOM Carparelli Guitar For Charity
Good Vibrations with The Beach Boys and Carparelli Guitars
Recently Carparelli Guitars had the distinct pleasure of meeting Iconic American members of The Beach Boys Bruce Johnston and Mike Love. The Carparelli Jim Warren Freedom guitar has had the pleasure of receiving the first two signatures from two of the most influental American musicians of the century. It was a complete honour to have them be the first to ink their names on what will turn out to be a very unique guitar and piece of art that will be auctioned with a large portion of the proceeds going to Amnesty International.
Stay tuned to see who the next signature will grace the side of this wonderful instrument!
Legendary Musician and Entertainer Kris Kristofferson Signs The Carparelli Freedom Guitar!
Mike
Carparelli never could have imagined one of his guitars could be one of
the most valuable ever sold.
The Maple
luthier, 44, has been making his own electric guitars for five years,
but the company is poised to take a big step into the spotlight. Ten of
their guitars will be painted by famous artists, signed by musicians and
celebrities and auctioned off later this year to raise millions for
charity. Download and Read The Article in PDF
Format Here...
CARPARELLI ENDORSEE LANDS TED NUGENT TOUR
"Just Announced! VAL HALLA to open for Ted Nugent this summer in 26 cities! Check the TOUR SCHEDULE to see if VAL HALLA is coming to a city near you!!!"
CARPARELLI GUITARS HONOURS GEORGE HAMILTON IV
George Hamilton IV came to Barrie, Ontario to celebrate his 50th Anniversary of performing at the Grand Ole Opry , in 1956 he recorded his first hit single “A Rose and A Baby Ruth” it went gold in 1957 selling over one million copies, George went on too tour with Paul Anka and Johnny Nash, Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bobby Darin, Check Berry, Sam Cooke and the Everly Brothers amongst many others.
It was decided a Carparelli Rep would present him on stage with a signed package from the Rockabilly Legends and also a Carparelli Scarborough Nine guitar as a way of marking this special achievement.
TEAM CARPARELLI THANKS YOU!
To all of those who braved the weather we would like to thank those who made it out to make our first ever warehouse sale and made it a resounding success. Special thanks to our family, friends and endorsees who made this day extra special. Congrats go out to those who took advantage of deals so hot to print and for those who missed it stay tuned as we announce our next special public sale.
Val Halla plays a showcase at the Cadillac Lounge as part of Canadian Music Fest 2010.
She is bringing 3 talented musicians from the Vancouver band Five Alarm Funk to help her put on the rock show of a life time!
Brand new album being released March 4th "No Place" by Val Halla will be available for purchase! Val will be around to sign copies after the show!
Val's set starts at 10:00pm sharp, but arrive early to ensure you get in! Advance tickets are also available! cover is $10 or free with a Canadian Music Fest wristband.
Advance tickets or CMF wristbands available here .
Val Halla would like to thank Carparelli Guitars (www.carparelliguitars.com) who will be providing the guitars and bass for her set. Come on down and have look at these works of art!
A representative of MackAmps.com will also be on hand! Gear lovers come with your questions ready and your curiosity peaked!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Time: 10:00pm - 11:00pm
Location: Cadillac Lounge
Street: 1296 Queen St W
City/Town: Toronto, ON Map and Directions
Music! Not Mischief! Commendation Award
Toronto Police Chief William Blair and Police Service Board Chair Dr Alok Mukherjee award MUSIC! Not Mischief with Commendations for their work with Toronto's youth.
(Back row - Dennis Napper - TraceNine bassist, Matt Rahn - TraceNine guitar and vocalist, Robert Weir - TraceNine drummer; Front row - Chief Blair, Constable Robert Tajti - MnM co-founder, Mike Carparelli - Carparelli Guitars CEO and MnM co-founder, Adrian C. Blaney - TraceNine guitarist, Chair Mukherjee)
Carparelli takes NAMM by storm with its new model lines.See who we met here .
Mike Carparelli does it again by offering insane deals on Carparelli and Dot On Shaft Guitars to his Facebook userbase. Click HERE to view what surprises Mike has in store for you. Please contact Mike Carparelli directly for pricing and shipping rates.
Carparelli S3 and N-Tune in Perfect Harmony
You can now order your new Carparelli S3 with the preinstalled N-Tune Guitar Tuner . Tuning your S3 is now just at your fingertips and is an innovative addition to our flagship S3 model. "The Carparelli S3 is a must have for any player! I just Got one and cant put it down! There signature wound Carperelli pickups sound off the charts!"
Carparelli Guitars Donates Guitar Signed by Alex Lifeson of the legendary Canadian Rock Trio Rush to raise funds for an Autism Charity at the Richmond Hill Gold Club on September 16, 2009
Once again Carparelli Guitars lives by the words 'it's better to give than to receive' and nothing is more true than the very special event and the Carparelli uoso, icon and legend Alex Lifeson of the Canadian Power Trio Rush.
Near and deep to Alex's heart Mike Carparelli and Carparelli Guitars stepped up to the plate to donate one of our flagship instruments to help raise funds for this cause that afflicts thousands of Canadian children, raise money for research and hopefully one day a cure for this life altering disease.
A humbling experience we would like to thank Alex and his sister Sally for approaching us and accepting our dontation for this worthy cause. No human, child or adult should ever have to suffer with this affliction and our hearts and prayers go out to the families of those with loved ones who are afflicted with this disease. We pray that the funds raised will one day help to find a cure and thank Alex and Sally for the opportunity to participate in this very worthy cause. True to form Alex was more than happy to accept our finely crafted guitar and we were very happy with the amount of money raised to help find a cure.
We don't think any guitarist would pass at the chance to have a superb instrument signed by one of Canada's finest guitar players hands down.
With thanks and love,
Mike Carparelli
Carparelli Guitars Donates to Rock For Children's Wish
Carparelli Guitars and Dot On Shaft Inc. continues its service to the community for worthy causes by donating 3 guitars to the Rock For Children's Wish charity auction this coming Weekend at Rock and Roll Heaven. CEO and Founder Mike Carparelli was humbled by donating 3 guitars signed by 3 of Canada's Premier Artists:
1. Rik Emmett - Triumph Frontman and Solo Artist
2. Kim Mitchell - Max Webster fame and Solo Artist
3. Carol Pope - Rough Trade (picture absent)
Children's Wish is a great charity. It makes dreams come true for terminally ill children.
Children's Wish make their life long dreams come true. Help make a child's last wish come true. This was a great night for a great cause filled with great music by the numerous bands who participated and donated their own time to help fullfil a childs wish.
Nine year old Daniel’s wish is to travel to Disney World with his family While there, he would like to visit Discovery Cove and Star Island. Accommodations for the family will be at Give Kids The World. He has a terminal condition known as Acute Aplastic Anaemia.
These autographed guitar's were auctioned off Friday and Saturday for this worthy cause.
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Canada's indie band littleSUNDAY, announces their newest endorsement with SnapJack cables. The ZZYZX Snap Jack cable is a revolutionary cable that detaches in the event of excessive stress. The ends attach magnetically to the cord using strong neodymium magnets. The result is a practical and very safe cord configuration.
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