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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

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Oh man.. sorry to hear, Vicious. I search craigslist for used dj equipment frequently, I'll keep an eye out. Maybe try checking your local craigslist too for the fuckers who might be trying to sell the equipment. Music equipment is not cheap, not to mention the sentimental value which can't be replaced. Hope you find the fuckers and make them pay.

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Wow, unbelievable. My heart sank when I saw the thread title because I knew it was something like this. :(

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Wow, that really sucks man :( I've been fortunate enough to have never lost any equipment, but I know people who have and it's really shitty. I really hope you get them all back, and if not hopefully they're insured. Even though that does nothing for the sentimental items.

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! NOT THE 57!!!!

DUDE My heart is in my throat right now, that sucks soooo bad. I'm sorry man.

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:'( no way dude. From one musician to another, I damn near feel like crying because of this. Not just the money value, but the sentimental value with some of these guitars. This is just horrible. Absolutely horrible.

Have you called all the pawn shops around the area asking if they've seen anything?

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oh my sh|t.... I'm sure you've posted this on mylespaul and harmony-central and the mesa, tele and other forums right???

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Vicious, i would use CrazedList.org and do searches for the equipment every day to see if something pops up on one of the other states lists. Eventually you may get a good hit. Best of luck.

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Thanks Tom, that search engine is actually pretty good.

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Its just too bad you couldnt just have it automated so that it does a search every day or half day, and if you get hits each day it would throw it in a spreadsheet that you can check each morning to see if you have any possible hits. maybe someone will come up with that sooner or later.

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Yeah, I wish it would.

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Did the place have insurance? Even though they can't cover the sentimental value..

for the record me and a friend are posting this on as many national musician forums that we are on, good luck in the search.

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Thanks for the help. Anything can help.

They say they only have insurance for the building, but not people's contents. If I don't get my stuff back I'll hire a lawyer and do what I have to.

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^ That's bull shit. Shouldn't they be required to have that insurance? Did they make you sign a waver or anything when you leased the space?

I'll PM you some links to where we posted threads so you can check up on them as well.

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They all say it's up to you to have insurance, which you have to go out and get..

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:( Damn Mike, very sorry to hear this!

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Thanks Alan. Yeah, I'm fucking bummed right now.

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Bump to keep it fresh

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Vicious, local story, made my heart jump for joy!
http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2010/09/...2981285089308/

'57 les paul stolen in 2002, was just recovered. Beautiful.

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If I could only be so lucky!!!