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[Death by Uberschall]

I'm really upset at the moment and need your help.

Never thought I would ever have to deal with something like this. But Sunday (07/18/2010) a climate controlled facility was broken into (21 units total) and I had some very expensive and sentimental gear stolen. I'm passing this along to everybody I know in the hopes that it may help. Please pass it along to anybody who can help.

This happened in Walker, Louisiana. Near Baton Rouge/Denham Springs area and Hammond, Louisiana. Please keep your eyes and ears open.

I'm sure I don't have to say which of these guitars is the most important to me.

8 Guitars
1 Amp

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1957 Gibson Les Paul Special (was my father's guitar)

TV Yellow, ding on lower horn/cutaway, chip on back of guitar neck
Aftermarket bridge, original in the case along with Black Diamond string boxes, no longer made
Brown Gibson case, pink interior color

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This is another pic which shows the ding on the lower horn. Other than a chip on the back of the neck, the guitar is perfect other than normal aging.




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Gibson Les Paul “Gary Moore” edition

Lemon Burst color, clear mahogany back, figured maple top which is like a finger print, no two are alike Says “Gary Moore” on the headstock plate
Seymour Duncan Pickups – not stock, neck pickup facing wrong way, will make this guitar stand out
Brown form fitting case with “Gibson USA” outside
Case interior will be blue and say “Gary Moore” on the protective cover



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Jackson Randy Rhodes USA
Low serial number, 800-1000 range stamped on fret board of guitar neck

Black on black, Kahler tremolo, chips on points, hair line stress cracks on back from 3-piece construction
Seymour Duncan Invader and Jazz pickups, not stock and makes this guitar identifiable
Black Jackson guitar case



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Ibanez RG 7620

Vampires Kiss (magenta)
EMG 707 pickups, guitar had to be modified for these to fit, this will make it stand out
Extra EMG control in back cavity
Will be in a black plastic SKB style case



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The Heritage VIP

Tobacco Burst curly/quilt figured top which is like a finger print, no two are alike
Seymour Duncan “Screamin Demon” pickup, not original, will make this guitar stand out
Black guitar case with “The Heritage” on outside of it, case will look heavily worn



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Hamer Californian USA

Black Iridescent finish (black multicolor)
Chrome hardware
Seymour Duncan Invader and Cool Rails pickups are not stock and make this guitar unique
Black guitar case



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Jackson Stars “Jake” Kelley model
Serial number 001817 on the last fret

Rare Guitar as it was only made for the Japan market and imported to the USA by me
Burgundy/red metallic w/black bevels and back, black hardware
EMG pickups are not stock and make this guitar identifiable
Black soft leather bag/ case



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Alvarez Acoustic guitar

Natural wood finish
Has a scratch/scrape/gouge in the top of the guitar, in the area circled
Black form fitting guitar case



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Mesa Engineering Road King guitar amp

Early edition with the “Triode/Pentode” switching option at the rear tubes which was discontinued
Red Crocodile leather covering, this is a special order option and each one is slightly different, like a finger print.
Black Mesa Engineering slip on cover

[zep41]

I will definitely keep my eyes open as much as I can. My sympathy to you, man. I would be livid, too.

There is nothing I HATE more than a theif of other people's possesions.

For the 57 Les Paul, you might want to contact The Les Paul forum. Very knowledgable Les Paul dealers on there who may be able to help.

[Buddy Boy]

Hope you get your stuff back, very sorry for you. As for the guy(s) who did it...I hope they're in a lot of pain.

[Rockinrob86]

I would make your presence well known at every pawnshop within a 100 miles radius. good luck!


If it makes you feel any better, I have known a couple guys that had expensive guitars stolen, one from a house burglary, the other from a storage unit. In both cases, the thief tried to sell the guitars for a few hundred dollars at guitar stores. The guys at the stores called the cops while they were discussing the instruments and the guys were arrested in store.

I bet they will try to sell that "ugly yellow old looking thing" for 50 bucks to someone.

[freedom's door]

Sorry you have to deal with this- hope you get your stuff back, and the thieves get jail time.

[baxen]

Check Craigslist listings, a buddy had some stuff stolen awhile back and I found it posted on CL. I saw the post and was able to meet with the "new owner" and get almost all of it back. It took about 3 weeks and a few false starts but the outcome was well worth it.

[germs]

Lafayette native, i'm currently keeping an eye peeled.

happened to me a few years back - so i'm there with you, bro.

[Death by Uberschall]

Updated with another pic of the Les Paul

[Brian D]

Bump for the OP.

[Sacalait]

I'm in New Orleans.

I'll keep an eye out down here.

[Death by Uberschall]

I'm in New Orleans.

I'll keep an eye out down here.
Thank you very much.

[Death by Uberschall]

Bump

[Dexter.Sinister]

I am sorry for your loss. I was robbed of almost everything I valued a few years ago and never saw any of it come back. It has been liberating, in a way, but I fight the angry beasts and hungry ghosts of revenge and desire every now and then (and I'm a peaceful bloke). EBay, Craigslist, Pawn shops...I know a cat that was successful using a fishing expedition of WTB ads on Craigslist. Worth a try...just don't be too obvious that you are the owner of the stolen goods. Also, good old paper flyers sometimes work (that worked for me in Chicago back in the 70s).

DS

[germs]

so, nothing in the: Laffy, Lake Chuck, NOLA, BR, Alec, Shreveport, Monroe OR Beaumont, Houston, Biloxi, Mobile CL listings yet.

i'm hitting pawnshops this weekend on my usual rounds, i'll keep my eyes peeled.

any updates?

[Death by Uberschall]

Nothing found yet. The local law enforcement has some leads they're working.

[geddins81]

I'll make the rounds in the Texarkana area Monday...just in case they went this far North.

[Death by Uberschall]

Thanks, I appreciate it.

[teletran1175]

This is why I hate the Baton Rouge area.
Good luck with the hunt. I'm in Hattiesburg and will keep my eye out for your gear.

[Death by Uberschall]

Thanks for the help

[Death by Uberschall]

Bump to keep it fresh

[datguytim]

So upsetting - I'll keep my eyes peeled (even though I'm in Cali).
Bump for justice.

[Death by Uberschall]

Thanks, being at 3 weeks, my stuff should be coming to market by now.

[Death by Uberschall]

Thanks fore the support. All I ask is just keep an eye open, you never know.

[bluesyjacuzzi]

Sorry for your loss. I am often in SE La. and will keep an eye out.

[Death by Uberschall]

Thanks for the help. My stuff is in the Denham Springs area.

[RocksOff]

They got some good leads? Get anything back yet?

[Death by Uberschall]

They got leads, but nothing found yet.

[just_one_more]

Really really sorry to read this. Make a flyer with the words "stolen" nice and big and pass them out at all the guitar stores and pawn shops around you. Make sure they understand it was your father's guitar as everybody feels something like that. If the pawn shops have a visual image, it is more likely to be noticed/remembered. I would not put flyers where the dirtbag might see it as it might make he/she stuff in a closet. Other place to make yourself know and the details know is the police. Not sure how big your town is, but if it is of decent sized, this is just one of many burglaries that happened in the area. The old squeaky wheel gets the grease deal. Good luck getting your gear back.

[GibsonnFender]

I hope you had insurance

[Ramblin390]

bump

[Death by Uberschall]

Thanks for the bump. Nothing has been located yet. Just keep your eyes open, you never know what might surface,.............