Telecaster stolen

[John Scanlon]

Already posted this under Music, but I see that this is an appropriate sub-forum in which to report thefts, too, and such announcements probably reach a wider audience here, so please excuse the re-run.

Sad to report my red double-bound Telecaster (about '87, MIJ, double-bound, brass saddles, rosewood 'board, with an "A-" serial number on bridgeplate only) was stolen on June 24 from a friend's house here in Jackson, MS, as well as his black-out FrankenStrat with 3 P-90s.

Though I had Lollars in it, it had a standard pickup configuration. Technically, I think it was known as a "Custom Telecaster," (as opposed to a "Telecaster Custom," which has a humbucker in the neck). However, now they're all known as '62 RIs it seems after the American re-launch a few years ago.

We've launched a Facebook campaign, spread the words to our local musician buddies, and are contacting pawn shops and music stores in the area. We're also filing a report through the PD.

Anyone who's had gear stolen in the past have any other advice on how to go about searching for it?

[Jamie Danter]

Heartbreaking news.

Might post pics and info on the local Craig's List.

I would also monitor Craig's List and Ebay.

Good Luck

Jamie

[Steve Spitz]

I`m just down the road in N.O., I search craigslist and pawnshops regularly. I will keep an eye out.

[Ivan Goldstein]

I recovered some stolen bicycles in my town by posting flyers saying that " I buy bicycles". I not only recovered mine but was able to report a couple of other obvious ones to the police. Mine had been traded to someone and then he tried to sell them to me. Good luck!!!

[Freddie Wooton]

John, You might join the telecaster forum (it's free) and report it to them. You will have a lot of members looking for it for you. Fred

[John Scanlon]

Appreciate the words. The "I buy guitars" flyer is a great idea. May have to try that. I've been watching Craig's List and eBay like a hawk. I've always thought about joining the Tele forum, but have just remained an outsider looking in, as I frequently read posts there. That's a good idea, too, though it seems odd to join it now, when I'm without a Tele.

[Kirk Eipper]

Bad Karma for the cat that lifted it!

[John Scanlon]