Craigslist - To the People Who Stole My Les Paul

mseals · Jun 24, 2011

Wow.... just....wow....

Mike

****

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/msg/2449158332.html

To the people who stole most of my stuff out of my studio on June 5, including my main guitar of 43 years, let me tell you about it.

It's a very altered, but very real 1953 Gibson Les Paul Model - Serial # 3 0621 (stamped on the back of the headstock)

This is not a gold-top. In the 1950's, it was refitted with an ABR-1 bridge and stop tailpiece, and then refinished, all by Gibson. The green colour in the picture, (especially on the rear half of the body where the light reflection is less), is accurate. It's one of the lightest Gibson Les Pauls, and the only one of its' colour, that I've ever seen.

I've made many other changes to this guitar in favour of playability:
--changed the P-90's to humbuckers
--had the neck thinned and it, the back and the sides were refinished
--when it was refinished, the serial # was stamped in
--replaced worn out machine heads with gold Gibson ones
--added brass switch ring, jack plate, and rear cavity covers that were made for me by my now-deceased brother-in-law
--added a truss rod cover with "Les Paul" on it
--installed strap-locks (for obvious reasons)
--there will be traces of violin bow resin in and under various parts. It is the best guitar ever for bowing.

This is a one-of-a-kind instrument in so many ways. It is completely recognizable, down to every screw on it.

I've been in the music business all my life, and have a large list of friends and contacts. With the help of countless amazing people, many who I don't even know, http://web.me.com/outgolfing/Equipment (which details what you took) has been sent across Canada and around the world to more people - musicians, music stores, pawn shops, studios, rehearsal rooms, and other musically related businesses - than I ever imagined possible. It's been passed around since you broke in, and is continually going out to more people. In fact, I'd bet people reading this will pass the link on to others if they already haven't. This will continue unendingly until I find my guitars and other equipment. My green Les Paul is already one of the most recognizable instruments in Canada, I can guarantee you that.

Here's your scenario:
--No collector will want this instrument because it's not even close to original.
--No legitimate business will buy it from you.
--Any creep who would knowingly buy a stolen guitar will give you a pittance for it.
--If you keep it for yourself, you'll never be able to play anywhere with it, and it will tie you to the crime and to all of the other stolen equipment for as long as you have it.
--You didn't even take the case.

It's my most personal possession, and I have always planned for my son to have it one day. By the way, the other Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier head you took was his.

It's not of much value to you, but to me, I can't buy another Les Paul like it because another one doesn't exist.. Here's a thought:

Have some decency and redeem some karma. Bring my guitar back. You've ****ed my studio up and stolen a life-time collection of my ****. You stole my guitar rig, which was MY sound that I've spent years achieving.

You haven't ripped off a money making business. You've ripped off my life and my spirit immeasurably by taking away the tools of the pursuit of my passion. I've worked extremely hard for my whole life to earn my right to do so, and you took it all away in an hour or two. You've also ripped off my son, now, and in the future. I don't have the money to replace the gear, so it's just gone.

Just give it back - NO QUESTIONS ASKED. PLEASE

Maurice
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mseals · Jun 24, 2011

Wow.... just....wow....

Mike

****

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/msg/2449158332.html

To the people who stole most of my stuff out of my studio on June 5, including my main guitar of 43 years, let me tell you about it.

It's a very altered, but very real 1953 Gibson Les Paul Model - Serial # 3 0621 (stamped on the back of the headstock)

This is not a gold-top. In the 1950's, it was refitted with an ABR-1 bridge and stop tailpiece, and then refinished, all by Gibson. The green colour in the picture, (especially on the rear half of the body where the light reflection is less), is accurate. It's one of the lightest Gibson Les Pauls, and the only one of its' colour, that I've ever seen.

I've made many other changes to this guitar in favour of playability:
--changed the P-90's to humbuckers
--had the neck thinned and it, the back and the sides were refinished
--when it was refinished, the serial # was stamped in
--replaced worn out machine heads with gold Gibson ones
--added brass switch ring, jack plate, and rear cavity covers that were made for me by my now-deceased brother-in-law
--added a truss rod cover with "Les Paul" on it
--installed strap-locks (for obvious reasons)
--there will be traces of violin bow resin in and under various parts. It is the best guitar ever for bowing.

This is a one-of-a-kind instrument in so many ways. It is completely recognizable, down to every screw on it.

I've been in the music business all my life, and have a large list of friends and contacts. With the help of countless amazing people, many who I don't even know, http://web.me.com/outgolfing/Equipment (which details what you took) has been sent across Canada and around the world to more people - musicians, music stores, pawn shops, studios, rehearsal rooms, and other musically related businesses - than I ever imagined possible. It's been passed around since you broke in, and is continually going out to more people. In fact, I'd bet people reading this will pass the link on to others if they already haven't. This will continue unendingly until I find my guitars and other equipment. My green Les Paul is already one of the most recognizable instruments in Canada, I can guarantee you that.

Here's your scenario:
--No collector will want this instrument because it's not even close to original.
--No legitimate business will buy it from you.
--Any creep who would knowingly buy a stolen guitar will give you a pittance for it.
--If you keep it for yourself, you'll never be able to play anywhere with it, and it will tie you to the crime and to all of the other stolen equipment for as long as you have it.
--You didn't even take the case.

It's my most personal possession, and I have always planned for my son to have it one day. By the way, the other Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier head you took was his.

It's not of much value to you, but to me, I can't buy another Les Paul like it because another one doesn't exist.. Here's a thought:

Have some decency and redeem some karma. Bring my guitar back. You've ****ed my studio up and stolen a life-time collection of my ****. You stole my guitar rig, which was MY sound that I've spent years achieving.

You haven't ripped off a money making business. You've ripped off my life and my spirit immeasurably by taking away the tools of the pursuit of my passion. I've worked extremely hard for my whole life to earn my right to do so, and you took it all away in an hour or two. You've also ripped off my son, now, and in the future. I don't have the money to replace the gear, so it's just gone.

Just give it back - NO QUESTIONS ASKED. PLEASE

Maurice
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thecarreaper · Jun 24, 2011

linked it on my FB page for more exposure.

thecarreaper · Jun 24, 2011

linked it on my FB page for more exposure.

GrayTA · Jun 24, 2011

Wow....

Would be similar if someone stole my trumpet.....

PDG

GrayTA · Jun 24, 2011

Wow....

Would be similar if someone stole my trumpet.....

PDG

Highlow · Jun 24, 2011

People should put tracking beacons on anything of such high value.

Highlow · Jun 24, 2011

People should put tracking beacons on anything of such high value.

AgentPenguin · Jun 24, 2011

My friends band had their trailer broken into and ALL their gear stolen. Now that's bad! Fortunately they have good day jobs and were able to replace them.

AgentPenguin · Jun 24, 2011

My friends band had their trailer broken into and ALL their gear stolen. Now that's bad! Fortunately they have good day jobs and were able to replace them.

Prov1x · Jun 24, 2011

If you are out there reading this...just do the right thing...give it back. I had a set of golf clubs stolen form me while I was making the turn. Nobody saw anything. Put up notices, called pawn shops, trade in stores...nothing. 3 weeks later, someone set my clubs beside my car at the same golf course...I felt better, bu I know the person who took them felt even better...Hope you get your stuff back.......

Prov1x · Jun 24, 2011

If you are out there reading this...just do the right thing...give it back. I had a set of golf clubs stolen form me while I was making the turn. Nobody saw anything. Put up notices, called pawn shops, trade in stores...nothing. 3 weeks later, someone set my clubs beside my car at the same golf course...I felt better, bu I know the person who took them felt even better...Hope you get your stuff back.......

PeterS · Jun 24, 2011

I'm 52. From ten to fourteen years old, I worked in a music store and remember all of the classic Gibson and Fender guitars and their prices. Beautiful pieces. An early 70's Les Paul went for around $325. A Fender Precision Bass was $207.50. Knowing thee instruments, I'd hate to have one ripped off.

PeterS · Jun 24, 2011

I'm 52. From ten to fourteen years old, I worked in a music store and remember all of the classic Gibson and Fender guitars and their prices. Beautiful pieces. An early 70's Les Paul went for around $325. A Fender Precision Bass was $207.50. Knowing thee instruments, I'd hate to have one ripped off.

saw1998 · Jun 24, 2011

What a shame. I can't imagine how the guy must feel losing something that was basically a part of him. I sincerely hope he gets it back. Perhaps he should have offered a "no questions asked reward"? You hate to see this POS obtain ill-gotten gains, but....

saw1998 · Jun 24, 2011

What a shame. I can't imagine how the guy must feel losing something that was basically a part of him. I sincerely hope he gets it back. Perhaps he should have offered a "no questions asked reward"? You hate to see this POS obtain ill-gotten gains, but....

Jedi · Jun 24, 2011

Mike - perhaps you can have this thread moved or copied to "Other Off Topic" so that
it will be publicly searchable. The very specific verbiage of the Craig's List ad
might lead a potential buyer to find the notice via Google and turn the seller in.

Jedi

Jedi · Jun 24, 2011

Mike - perhaps you can have this thread moved or copied to "Other Off Topic" so that
it will be publicly searchable. The very specific verbiage of the Craig's List ad
might lead a potential buyer to find the notice via Google and turn the seller in.

Jedi

mseals · Jun 24, 2011

Done.

Mike

mseals · Jun 24, 2011

Done

Mike

BigTex · Jun 24, 2011

PeterS said: ↑

I'm 52. From ten to fourteen years old, I worked in a music store and remember all of the classic Gibson and Fender guitars and their prices. Beautiful pieces. An early 70's Les Paul went for around $325. A Fender Precision Bass was $207.50. Knowing thee instruments, I'd hate to have one ripped off.
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Read again....a nineteen FIFTY three Les Paul....modified.
Unusual color...

As the write up says, he'll get maybe $300 in Pawn, for an instrument worth $5K or so (guessing)...

F(*&^*(ing crack heads.......

AceMaster · Jun 24, 2011

That is a shame.

texasmr2 · Jun 24, 2011

That's f'ed up !!!

tundraphile · Jun 24, 2011

Sadly, any degenerate who would steal something like this will also lack the character to return it.

toggie · Sep 7, 2017

Here are the pictures of the stolen guitar the owner posted on CraigsList.

Sad. Hope he gets it back.
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