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Ernie Boch, Jr.’s Guitar Collection on Display at Boch Center

24 Guitars, Their Storied Histories
And Their Impact On Music

A collection of 24 guitars, their storied histories, and their impact on popular music brought to life and on display. The Ernie Boch Jr. Guitar Exhibit, on display inside the Boch Center Wang Theatre, includes electric and acoustic instruments, each with a notable history and impact on musicmaking across multiple decades and myriad genres. With the help of artificial intelligence, a hologram of Ernie Boch, Jr. will personally share each guitar’s unique story. A virtual Ernie will answer guests’ questions about himself, the significance of the guitars in the annals of music and the relevance each holds as part of his extensive collection.