Ernie Ball will auction off guitar and bass strings used in live performances by some of today’s top musicians. Each pack of strings bears the autograph of the player who used them. The musicians are Mike Keneally, Mike Ness, Joe Satriani, Bill Sheehan, John Petrucci, and Steve Vai. The auction will start on Tuesday, December 9.

100% of the proceeds of this auction benefit the Casey Lee Ball Foundation. This non-profit organization works for the advancement of pediatric kidney research. Casey Lee Ball, third son of Sterling Ball, was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease at age two. At age five, while Casey and Sterling were recuperating from kidney transplant surgery, they decided to create the Casey Lee Ball Foundation. As a result of their timeless efforts over the last six years, several new medicines have made it to the market in record time and are helping to reduce the side effects of kidney transplant medications. For more information about the foundation, click here.

Ernie Ball was the first to offer rock strings with the creation of Slinkys, and further revolutionized the market by offering guitarists Custom-Gauge single strings. The Ernie Ball company also produces Music Man guitars and basses, volume pedals, and other accessories. The company's strings and accessories are available in more than 5,500 music stores throughout the U.S. The company also exports to 75 countries. For more information, contact the Ernie Ball company at (800) 543-2255, or visit their website at www.ernieball.com.