Thursday, August 11, 2011

Cure Bestival guitar contest


WIN A CURE GUITAR AT BESTIVAL
Bestival has teamed up with The Cure and Schecter to offer an exclusively designed guitar to three lucky winners. The guitar of choice for Robert Smith, these beauties have been specially pimped in honour of The Cure’s Bestival 2011 appearance and will be signed by the man himself!

Robert Smith has told us: "The UltraCure limited edition Bestival Curetoon Schecter is the grooviest guitar in the world!"

While Rob da Bank commented: "This guitar is a work of art. Take Robert Smith's favourite guitar, Josie da Bank's ace psychedelic artwork and some fancy printing and this really will be a collectors item. I just wish i could play the guitar!"

And its makers Schecter Guitars say: “We are proud to partner with The Cure for this amazing event! These UltraCure guitars are adorned with special Curetoon/Bestival art which are destined to be a collector's item. The UltraCure, designed by Robert Smith has been his main guitar for both the stage and studio for the past 5 years!”

Robert Smith will draw three names 'out of a hat' backstage just prior to The Cure's Saturday night headline performance, and the Curetoon Schecter guitars will be shipped to the winners once Bestival 2011 has ended.

To win, simply text ‘Cure Guitar’ followed by the answer A, B or C to 70099. What time do The Cure dream?
A) Midnight
B) Noon
C) 4:13

Texts will cost £2, you can enter as many times as you like and best of all, the dosh will be donated to the charity lovecats of Ataxia UK, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and St Catherine's on the Isle of Wight.
Posted by Craig at 10:00 AM

31 comments:

  1. fatpie1664August 11, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    I hope it's to choose the set list...

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  2. CraigAugust 11, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Or maybe to be the "special guest" for this show.
    : )

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  3. CarlosAugust 11, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    i just realized that bestival is just round the corner, two more months!!

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  4. CarlosAugust 11, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    actually one more month...***

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  5. PomAugust 11, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Competition is now tomorrow he says :(

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  6. dsfvaxfvdsAugust 11, 2011 at 4:39 PM

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  7. CraigAugust 12, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    And with this contest announcement, the hearts of those who hoped that Robert had ditched the Schecters for good, sink like a stone.

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  8. aaronjlawAugust 12, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Haha yes, but are you one of those Craig?

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  9. John MalloyAugust 12, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Have entered the competion as it's for a good cause, but would have preferred a Fender! So much for the Sydney guitar hope building exercise...

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  10. currerbellAugust 12, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    and if I don't live in uk??

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  11. perfect.murderAugust 12, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Shame about that... Let's hope for keyboards then!

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  12. Rev. HeronAugust 12, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    It seems like you can only enter if you have a UK phone or sim card - looks like I'll be texting away madly as soon as I can land and get a UK sim card in my phone!

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  13. lAugust 12, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    But what if i use the UK phone-code when texting? I don't live in the UK either, just wondering whether that would actually work.

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  14. CraigAugust 12, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Aaron: Yeah, I was hoping we would get a return to the classic Cure sound, and still hold out hope that we might get that in the future, but doesn't look like we'll get that at Bestival. Oh well, guess this pleases both camps for the year. : )

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  15. Fernando MottaAugust 12, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I live in Brazil...
    :(

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  16. WalterAugust 12, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    This is by far the ugliest axe I've ever seen...

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  17. aaronjlawAugust 12, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Craig: For my first Cure show, I also hoped for the old guitars. But I am sure it will be great either way!!


    Guys, if any of you are coming over here and want the cheapest SIM only network then drop me an email.

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  18. SOLEDAD NOSDEOAugust 12, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    horrible design.

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  19. ZapAugust 12, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    don't think its meant to be played really... just as art... but i sure would love to play it with the maple neck... i have the ultracure standard with the rosewood and it sounds great... its just too heavy for me... probably going to sell it for something lighter soon.

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  20. Vagabond SunAugust 12, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    oh no, the terrible sludge guitars are back.

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  21. XuanAugust 12, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Looks like RS decided put all his unused stickers he ever owned into those guitars.

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  22. Andrew GriffithAugust 12, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    My word, can we officially ban the use of "pimping" as in to mean, "promoting" from here on in and forever? It's as if we were to use the word pederasty in lieu of mentorship.

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  23. antrecordsAugust 13, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Well, let's hope they open with "Foxy Lady" and RS F*****g Jimi Hendrix's it right off the bat...

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  24. ClosedownAugust 13, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    You guys are bonkers. I really like it. I'd love to own that guitar.

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  25. NicoAugust 13, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Schecter... *mutter mutter*

    I like the design and the idea of the contest. I just don't like the guitar.

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  26. notherbobAugust 13, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Somewhat off topic. It is Robert and Mary's 23rd wedding anniversary today..

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  27. notherbobAugust 13, 2011 at 10:06 AM

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  28. jLAugust 13, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    ugly !!!!! and thats putting it nicely

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  29. ShawnAugust 13, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    "And with this contest announcement, the hearts of those who hoped that Robert had ditched the Schecters for good, sink like a stone."

    Hahaha.

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  30. beachyAugust 13, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    finally a fair contest. Not just another "auction" that only those moneyed folks can win...or was it just some of them in the past have tapped their child's college fund...maxed out their credit card...not paid the bills. :) thanks RSX! Have a great time all you folks going...wish I could but I fully expect to experience this event to the max thanks to Craig and COF!

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  31. Joseph 36August 14, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Hello

    Craig: Is it supposed that all of us will know the new line up alike it happened in 2005 with the porl's return at live 8? Not before¿ Pleaseee we have to know that. I hope Roger is playing keyboards at least.

    Thanks :)

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