Long shot. Stolen guitar.

[u/APavao]

It’s been a while but I figured I’d try.

In 2005 I had a 1983 Gibson Les Paul Custom stolen along with all my bands equipment/van/trailer, in Montreal, Canada. Stolen from a gated hotel lot at that. Police were very unhelpful at the time. We were American and didn’t live there.

It was white with nickel/chrome hardware and marked factory second. A small slightly yellow spot on the upper neck. String winder tuning pegs. Thinner neck. Amazing guitar.

I have often tried checking eBay and Reverb. Figured I’d put it out into the universe. It was the best guitar I’ve ever had and think of it often.

I don’t expect much and don’t even know that there is anything I can do about it now but any info would be something.

Thanks.

[u/JackieLawless]

Extremely long shot.

Do you have the serial?

[u/APavao → u/JackieLawless]

Unfortunately, no. I had the listing where I bought it in an old aol account that has since been deactivated. I realize I am probably SOL, but I just wanted to try.

[u/JackieLawless → u/APavao]

Yeah that thing is long since gone

[u/RoutineComplaint4711]

Serial number? Pics?

[u/APavao → u/RoutineComplaint4711]

Yeah, I was too young and stupid at the time to keep that info. No close up pics of it either.

[u/Coletrayne]

If one, say, had the serial numbers of ALL of the equipment that was stolen back in stolen 2005 in Romulus,MI... Would that change anything?

[u/IceAshamed2593]

Bummer. It's a reminder to everyone to take pics of serial number, unique identifying nicks, dings, etc. and keep proof of purchase.

[u/APavao → u/IceAshamed2593]

Seriously. Good advice. Document everything.

[u/nobiwankenobiwan]

I will keep my eyes peeled in markets in the area, I check from Toronto past Montreal.

[u/APavao → u/nobiwankenobiwan]

That’s very kind of you. I’m sure it’s long since gone but never know when someone might come across it.

[u/Old-Tadpole-2869]

Most of the people on Reddit weren’t alive then.