Hedley Complete-Band Signed Carparelli Infiniti S

Updated September 18, 2026

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Lot number213
Estimate300.00 - 350.00 USD
AuctionOctober Art & Collectibles- 2-DAY Auction
DateOctober 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM EDT
Auction houseOakwood Auctions
LocationStouffville

An exceptional piece of Canadian rock memorabilia combining a distinctive boutique electric guitar with authentic signatures from the complete four-member Hedley lineup of Jacob Hoggard, Dave Rosin, Tommy MacDonald "Tommy Mac" and Chris Crippin. Executed prominently in silver marker across the richly figured purple flame-maple top of a Carparelli Infiniti S six-string electric guitar, the autographs transform an already visually dramatic instrument into a highly displayable complete-band artifact from one of Canada's most commercially prominent rock groups of the 2000s and 2010s. The body is additionally inscribed "Hedley!" above the principal signatures, while the Tommy Mac autograph is accompanied by "15," consistent with a circa-2015 signing.<br><br>The guitar itself substantially enhances the desirability of the memorabilia. Rather than the inexpensive generic instruments frequently selected for autograph purposes, this is a Carparelli Infiniti S, a distinctive Canadian-designed solid-body electric guitar distinguished by its sculpted double-cutaway form, vivid transparent purple finish over pronounced flame figuring, maple neck, dark fingerboard, chrome hardware and versatile H-S-H pickup configuration. Particularly noteworthy is its integrated ZOOM electronics system, a technologically ambitious feature incorporating onboard effects functionality and helping distinguish the Infiniti S within Carparelli's proprietary guitar range. The substantial chrome Carparelli bridge assembly, natural-finish branded headstock and deeply figured top provide considerable visual presence even independent of the signatures.<br><br>The authentic complete-band autograph configuration is particularly significant for collectors. The guitar bears signatures of lead vocalist Jacob Hoggard, guitarist Dave Rosin, bassist Tommy Mac and drummer Chris Crippin, representing Hedley's best-known and longest-established lineup during the band's principal period of national commercial success. Complete-group signed instruments are inherently more desirable than single-member examples, particularly when the signatures are presented together on an object directly associated with musical performance rather than on conventional photographs, posters or album material.<br><br>Visually, the saturated violet-purple flame-maple figuring provides an unusually effective ground for the sweeping silver signatures, allowing the autographs to remain immediately legible while preserving the instrument's decorative character. The result has considerable crossover appeal to collectors of Hedley memorabilia, Canadian music history, autographed guitars, signed rock memorabilia, Carparelli guitars and distinctive contemporary electric instruments.<br><br>Presented in very good overall condition, with light handling and surface wear consistent with age and display, minor marks to the chrome hardware and rear surfaces, and a small area of finish loss or chipping visible along the lower rear edge.

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