Gibson Guitar sponsors the Australian Polo Team at The Cartier International Day, Guards Polo Club, Sunday 24^th July 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE…London, England, July 13, 2005…For the second year running, Gibson Guitar is proud to announce their sponsorship of the opposing team who will play England for the much coveted Coronation Cup at The Cartier International Day in England. Cartier celebrates 21 years of polo sponsorship and The Cartier International Day has established itself as the world’s premier polo event, regularly attracting crowds in excess of 25,000. Like Gibson Guitar, a company rich in heritage and tradition, Cartier has long been a partner on such well-established events.

The event is attended by senior members of The Royal Family, society figures, international celebrities, musicians and polo enthusiasts.

Henry Brett will lead the England team to compete against the might of Australia, captained by Glen Gilmore. The Cartier International Day traditionally enjoys the patronage of Her Majesty the Queen who has attended regularly over the past 20 years.

“A great tradition, exciting entertainment, and an enthusiastic crowd – polo and music have much in common,” said Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitar. “We have long been active in every aspect of entertainment in Britain, and we are looking forward to becoming further involved in the lifestyle that polo represents.”

For a complete schedule of events and more information on The Cartier International Day you may visit www.hpa-polo.co.uk

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Contacts:

Caroline Galloway        Gibson     (440) 338-3469       caroline.galloway@gibson.com\

Jeremy Singer – AJM International (07770 890 552)  jeremy@ajminternational.com

For more information on the event visit  www.hpa-polo.co.uk