Myself & Tom Peterson of Kilkenny Vintage Guitars interviewed on RTE’s Capital D show about dbTwang.com and the Valuator service for guitarists and guitar enthusiasts.
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Fintan
1930s Orpheum Archtop guitar stolen in Detroit
Another theft of a guitar which is very special – this one was given to the owner by his granddad.
The full post on this is here.
keith
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3 Guitars stolen from a music studio in Ann Arbor – 15th April
While we see a lot of guitars stolen from vans and homes this is a theft from the studio of Beowulf Kingsley. From the post:
Fender Squier Telecaster: White Pearescent Pickguard, Black Finish, Maple Fingerboard, Graphite Nut, Pickup Switch is a Pearescent Tuning Machine, Budzguitar Pickups
Fender Fretless Jazz Bass Style (Made from parts): Chandler Neck w/maple strips as fret indicators inlaid on rosewood fingerboard, Blonde Natural Wood Body by Warmouth, Cream Dimarzio PickupsChrome Volume/Tone assembly, No Pickguard
Agile AL 2500 Les Paul Style Guitar: Body is completely covered in White Pearescent material, Pickups are GFS Dream 180s, also finished in White Pearescent, Some scarring on side of guitar near lower strap button, Tiny hole right by the bridge on top of guitar …
You can see the full post here which includes details of the police who are dealing with the report.
keith
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Stolen Guitar – Black Gibson SG
On the TalkBass forum this guitar owner is looking for the return of his instrument. Details:
Birmingham, AL
Black 94 Gibson SG with a cherished personal keepsake (worthless to anyone else) inside the case. Stolen from my studio in Homewood the night of April 14th 2010, along with two laptops and a 25″ LCD, etc.
You can see the original here: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8998438
keith
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87 yr old looking for his recently stolen guitar back
Via Harmony Central picked up this posting on Craigslist.
The posters Dad had an acoustic guitar (pictured above with it) which was hand made for him by his brother. It was stolen on the 15th April 2010 and had a distinguishing feature of the name “Rosita” inlaid into the peg head.
You can see the post here and the contacts details for it.
keith
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keith
Featured Member Guitars, 14th April 2010
Fender Telecaster Special Edition 2002
For more: http://www.dbtwang.com/guitars/1471 (You will need to be logged in to view these)
Gretsch Chet Atkins 2008
For more: http://www.dbtwang.com/guitars/1460 (You will need to be logged in to view these)
Fender Telecaster American Deluxe 2007
For more: http://www.dbtwang.com/guitars/1449 (You will need to be logged in to view these)
keith
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Martin DM-18 stolen in CA – please pass on/RT/post on Facebook
Susan Addams has uploaded details onto dbTwang of her Martin (Betsy) which was stolen on 5th April 2010 in Barstow, CA. Please pass on to people you know.
Guitar listing here: http://www.dbtwang.com/guitars/1439 (you need to be logged in to view)
Serial No:80535230
Distinguishing info: One silver and one black strap snap. Had a Flagstaff, AZ store sticker inside.
keith
Featured member guitars, Thursday 8th April 2010
Gibson Les Paul Classic 1957
For more: http://www.dbtwang.com/guitars/1442 (You will need to be logged in to view these)
Jackson demmelition King v 2009
For more: http://www.dbtwang.com/guitars/1436 (You will need to be logged in to view these)
Custom Built by me 2001
Custom Build 2001
For more: http://www.dbtwang.com/guitars/1433 (You will need to be logged in to view these)
keith
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Stolen Guitars – recent forum and board activity at 6th April 2010
NY/NJ Tristate – 2 Guitars Stolen, www.rig-talk.com/forum
- GIBSON LONG HORN IN TRANS BLUE – SERIAL # 01658044 ( left out last digit)
- GIBSON LES PAUL CLASSIC ANTIQUE – SERIAL # 00718065 ( left out last digit)
For more see the forum here.
Michigan – Guitar Stolen from Justin Moore, www.gibson.com
- Gibson J-45
For more see the story here.
Brooklyn,/NYC – Guitar Stolen from Jared, bored.knockknockrecords.com
- Gordon Smith GS1 60 guitar
For more see the forum here.
Melbourne, Australia – Guitars and Gear, whitebirdsandlemons.blogspot.com
- American 1989 Fender Telecaster
- American made Fender Stratocaster ’62 reissue
- Japanese made Fender Jaguar bass
For more see the blog post.
Central City, Colorado – 2 Guitars, Facebook
- ’90 Gibson Les Paul Standard (sunburst finish)
- ’65 Gibson Melody Maker (since recovered)
For more see the Facebook post.
Oregon, 15 Guitars and Gear stolen from William “Chico” Schwall’s, www.registerguard.com
- 1971 Martin D-28 guitar serial
- Late ‘30s Kalamazoo archtop guitar
- Late ‘30s New York Epiphone mandolin.
- Recent Guild acoustic flat top guitar
- Carvin C980T12 acoustic 12-string guitar
- Roscoe Wright handmade custom Tele-style guitar
- Danelectro 12-string electric guitar
- Avante Baritone Acoustic guitar
- Parker P 38 electric guitar
- Rogue resophonic electric-acoustic guitar
- Dean Solid body electric guitar
- Fender TeleCoustic guitar
- DeArmond solid body electric 7-string guitar
- Apple Creek Dulcimer
For much more details on each instrument and the full story see here.
Good luck to all concerned with getting back their stolen guitars and check out our resources page here 
keith
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Recent Stolen Guitars Reports @ 6th April 2010
From Stolen Guitar Registry
Stolen: Fender DG-100 – Tacoma WA, 98406
More detail here
Stolen: Martin D-45 – Ridgeville OH, 44039
More detail here
Stolen: Epiphone Elitist Dot 335 – Austin TX, 78750
More detail here
Stolen: Gibson ES-Dot – Pittsburgh PA, 15234
More detail here
Check out the full Stolen Guitar Registry listing here.
From Screaming Stone
STOLEN: ’78 Black Fender Precision body w/ a maple w/ white pearl block Jazz neck
LOCATION: Marietta, GA In 1979: I had a hybrid Fender constructed for me in a Puyallup, WA Fender dealership. A ’76 Precision body (black finish) and a ’78 jazz neck (maple w/ white pearl block inlay). The headstock had a faded blue “Cap’n Crunch” sticker on it. This bass was stolen and pawned at a shop in Smyrna, GA. When I found out where it was pawned, I went to retrieve it but the only thing left was the case. The bass had been sold. This bass has a lot of sentimental value. It had been with me for over 23 years at the time it was taken. Has been recorded on numerous projects, and traveled to Greece and back in the early ’80′s. I would love to get it back. It has very distinctive wear marks in the finish. Reward: Whomever purchased it didn’t pay more than $200 for it. I give $300 to get it back in good condition. Contact: www.ScreamingStone.com
STOLEN: ’76 Fender Jazz Bass in case
LOCATION: Talladega, AL ’76 maple on maple Fender Jazz Bass stolen from my residence in rural Talladega, AL. This was a “blond” bass with white pearl block inlay neck. I suspect it was someone I knew who stole it because it was the only thing taken from our entire house. Had four (4) tiny dots of glue or lacquer near the volume knobs. Can’t see them but you can feel them. Case was black Fender hardcase with red plush interior. This was the first bass I purchased with my own money. I only played one (1) gig with it. Contact: www.ScreamingStone.com
STOLEN: ’77 Mahogany Rickenbacker 4001 in case
LOCATION: Talladega, AL Rickenbacker 4001 w/ Fireglo (mahogany) finish in a RICK case with multiple stickers (one read “Electronic Bass Specialist”) stolen from my residence in Talladega, AL. Chromed horseshoe over rear p/u had been removed. According to my father, everything was boxed EXCEPT the bass. Case also contained a Zon microphone and an MXR phase 90, cables and 3″ wide black leather strap. Contact: www.ScreamingStone.com
Check out the screamingstone listing for all stolen guitars reported to them.
For other stolen guitars see:
http://www.stringsreunited.com/stolen.shtml
http://www.mugwumps.com/Stolen.html
http://www.vintagesound.com/stolenguitars.html
For a list of resources for stolen guitars see our page here.
keith
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