Les Paul Stolen!

6stringer · 08-02-2010, 09:59 PM

Guitarist Chris Caffery of Savatage/Trans-Siberian Orchestra/Chris Caffery Band has had a Les Paul stolen. He just posted it to Facebook, and I am trying to get more info. What I have so far, is that it's an Ace Frehley Custom from a limited run during the late 90's. Here is the only pic he's posted so far, hopefully he can provide more pics, and more detailed info soon.

Here is what Chris had to say:

Attention! The guitar I am holding in my profile photo has been stolen. It is a Gibson Les Paul Custom Ace Frehley model. Gibson made a limited run of these in the late 1990's. I am offering a substantial reward for information leading to its return and the arrest of the person who stole it.

If you see someone with a guitar like this take photos of the person and the guitar and send them to me here. If you have any information email it to me here. I know you all are very good at networking and using the internet for just about anything. Spread the word, let your musician friends know, your local music stores, pawn shops...let everyone know. I am not going to let up on this until the mystery is solved. My local, state and federal authorities are working with me and a pretty big network of people who are now searching. I want to invite you all to help as well. The world is big, but awfully small through the internet. I just want back what is mine and the proper justice to follow. Thank you in advance for your help...
Chris

Chris lives in NY, so I'm trying to find out where it went missing from. Thanks for reading, and please keep an eye out!

EDIT: Chris sent another photo:

standard man · 08-02-2010, 10:08 PM

That sucks! He sounds like hes a great guitarist (only heard a little of his work) and thats a really nice guitar. I hope he gets it back!

Black Label Society · 08-02-2010, 10:12 PM

I live in Connecticut I must spread the word now

LazyPaisley · 08-02-2010, 10:12 PM

someone did him a favor

just kidding, that sucks.

6stringer · 08-02-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by LazyPaisley

someone did him a favor

just kidding, that sucks.

Dude, that's a little harsh!

Besides, I sent him a link to this thread. We all hate gear thieves, so let's put the word out. Hope this has a happy ending like the Firebird that was recently recovered.

ehamady6 · 08-02-2010, 10:20 PM

I dig his Savatage work. Hope he finds the vermin that stole it.

LazyPaisley · 08-02-2010, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6stringer

Dude, that's a little harsh!

Besides, I sent him a link to this thread. We all hate gear thieves, so let's put the word out. Hope this has a happy ending like the Firebird that was recently recovered.

i only said it because the guitar is as ugly as sin

92Standard · 08-02-2010, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LazyPaisley

i only said it because the guitar is as ugly as sin

Not very cool IMO! Why not just say something nice (or say nothing at all) and keep the negative comments to yourself? Maybe it has some sentimental value to him and I know it cost quite a bit. Sure hope it turns up soon and justice is served to the scumbag who took it!

Tim Plains · 08-02-2010, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LazyPaisley

i only said it because the guitar is as ugly as sin

Looks better than that red pile of crap in your avatar. What is that, a girl's guitar? Be a dick and you'll be treated like one in turn.

6stringer · 08-02-2010, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LazyPaisley

i only said it because the guitar is as ugly as sin

You know, I told Chris there were some good people here, so I'd put the word out. Why does there always have to be at least one dick in every crowd? If you've got nothing to contribute, piss off.

LazyPaisley · 08-02-2010, 11:50 PM

ouch, my bad. didnt mean to upset anyone!

wumms · 08-03-2010, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by r9.

looks better than that red pile of crap in your avatar. What is that, a girl's guitar? Be a dick and you'll be treated like one in turn.

+1

L60N · 08-03-2010, 04:01 AM

I hope he gets it back. One thing in his favour, there cant be many of them floating around.

3 of these threads in a very short period of time, not good.

michael2003x · 08-03-2010, 04:52 AM

That bad news, hope he gets it back. What does one of those run to ?

guitarbob123 · 08-03-2010, 05:01 AM

I hope he gets it back. I can't really help much living in the UK but it looks like a nice guitar. Theives should have one of their hands cut off like the did in medieval times. it sure meant they didn't do it anymore

slither · 08-03-2010, 05:17 AM

That really sucks. I hope it is soon recovered and justice meted out to the scum who nicked it. Being such a unique and easily identifiable guitar may help in it's swift recovery.

fintanbk · 08-03-2010, 07:59 AM

Bad. We have put it up on Stolen Guitar Alerts | Facebook and hope it is recovered soon

Fintan

Skintaster · 08-03-2010, 08:10 AM

Man, hope he gets it back. Seems to be a lot of Gibsons getting stolen lately.

It's a pretty recognizable guitar at least. Can't be too many of those around.

6stringer · 08-03-2010, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fintanbk

Bad. We have put it up on Stolen Guitar Alerts | Facebook and hope it is recovered soon

Fintan

Thank you for that, I don't know about that page. Much appreciated!

01chaoy · 08-03-2010, 08:24 AM

Wow...thats tough

Darctic · 08-03-2010, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skintaster

Man, hope he gets it back. Seems to be a lot of Gibsons getting stolen lately.

It's a pretty recognizable guitar at least. Can't be too many of those around.

Well yes there are!

This is the production model, they produced them from 97 to 2001 ( at least guitars that look just like this model ) the custom model has a few differences for instance pearloid tuner buttons and a metal trussrod cover as well as metal backplates.

There are several of these on eBay weekly..

it's really a shame though, does he have more details regarding where it was stolen?

Custom53 · 08-03-2010, 09:26 AM

I got to see him with TSO.... Awesome...! If you get the chance to see the show this winter it is a must see...!

Doug_Les · 08-03-2010, 09:44 AM

Savatage rocks, sucks about the Ace LP

6stringer · 08-03-2010, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darctic

does he have more details regarding where it was stolen?

Guitar went missing from Orange County, NY.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Custom53

I got to see him with TSO.... Awesome...! If you get the chance to see the show this winter it is a must see...!

Definitely! I'm there every year. One of the most kickass shows I've seen.

ledlover01 · 08-03-2010, 09:54 AM

im in ny ill keep my eyes open!

fintanbk · 08-03-2010, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6stringer

Thank you for that, I don't know about that page. Much appreciated!

Welcome - just had someone on the page ask about distinguishing marks and/or serial no? I cannot see mention of those anywhere?

fintan

ctkarslake · 08-03-2010, 10:07 AM

a serial # would do wonders! let's hope he's got one for it or it may be a losing battle.

hope this never happens to me, but just in case all my guitars have a file with all that info and pics for identification, I highly recommended that all LP owners.

6stringer · 08-03-2010, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctkarslake

a serial # would do wonders! let's hope he's got one for it or it may be a losing battle.

He is withholding the serial for now, in the hopes that the thief may panic & try to dump it. I hesitated to post that here, in case the thief sees this thread. No distinguishing marks, but the flame top should be able to be matched to the photos. I would think Chris may want to put the serial out to local pawn shops, but that's his call.

fintanbk · 08-03-2010, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6stringer

He is withholding the serial for now, in the hopes that the thief may panic & try to dump it. I hesitated to post that here, in case the thief sees this thread. No distinguishing marks, but the flame top should be able to be matched to the photos. I would think Chris may want to put the serial out to local pawn shops, but that's his call.

Makes sense - I have updated the Stolen Guitar Alerts page with that info. Also get him to check out Lost and Stolen Guitars – Resources List dbTwang Blog - we have a list of other alert services there.

Fintan

nicolasrivera · 08-03-2010, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LazyPaisley

someone did him a favor

just kidding, that sucks.

Exactly my initial thoughts

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6stringer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,906 Thanks: 19 Thanked 37 Times in 19 Posts	Les Paul Stolen! Guitarist Chris Caffery of Savatage/Trans-Siberian Orchestra/Chris Caffery Band has had a Les Paul stolen. He just posted it to Facebook, and I am trying to get more info. What I have so far, is that it's an Ace Frehley Custom from a limited run during the late 90's. Here is the only pic he's posted so far, hopefully he can provide more pics, and more detailed info soon. Here is what Chris had to say: Attention! The guitar I am holding in my profile photo has been stolen. It is a Gibson Les Paul Custom Ace Frehley model. Gibson made a limited run of these in the late 1990's. I am offering a substantial reward for information leading to its return and the arrest of the person who stole it. If you see someone with a guitar like this take photos of the person and the guitar and send them to me here. If you have any information email it to me here. I know you all are very good at networking and using the internet for just about anything. Spread the word, let your musician friends know, your local music stores, pawn shops...let everyone know. I am not going to let up on this until the mystery is solved. My local, state and federal authorities are working with me and a pretty big network of people who are now searching. I want to invite you all to help as well. The world is big, but awfully small through the internet. I just want back what is mine and the proper justice to follow. Thank you in advance for your help... Chris Chris lives in NY, so I'm trying to find out where it went missing from. Thanks for reading, and please keep an eye out! EDIT: Chris sent another photo:

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