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Michael Hall

1970 Martin D 12-20 285014

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Last Post: Jul 28, 2004 8:53am
by Lisa Husted

Michael Hall

Husted Collection, cont. -- 1935 Gibson L50 FON 860

DEtails below.

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Last Post: Jul 28, 2004 8:52am
by Lisa Husted

Michael Hall

Phil Husted Instrument Collection -- Info Here -- Instruments Also Listed In Headlines Below

UPDATE UPSTATE NY INSTRUMENT COLLECTION STOLEN - Phil Husted, collector =20 PLEASE PASS THIS LIST TO EVERY CHAT GROUP, DEALER, COLLECTOR, PAWN SHOP OWNE= R, etc. YOU KNOW =20 UPDATE: FROM: Lisa Husted =E2=80=93 police just left =E2=80=93 additional i=...

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Last Post: Jul 28, 2004 8:49am
by Lisa Husted

Michael Hall

Husted Collection, cont. -- 1929 Martin O-18 40246

Details below.

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Last Post: Jul 28, 2004 8:48am
by Lisa Husted

RODNEY BALCH

STOLEN 1970'S MARTIN D-18 W/ ORIGINAL BLACK HARD CASE

THIS WAS STOLEN IN NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TEXAS LAST MAY 2003. DIDNT KNOW ABOUT THIS SITE TIL NOW. THE GUITAR WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION. THERE WAS SOME WEAR TO THE FRONT TOP OF THE BODY FINISH WERE MY ARM RESTED ON THE FRONT.

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Last Post: Jul 15, 2004 1:54pm
by RODNEY BALCH

Patricia Bebb

Stolen Dobroe and Mandolin

Ron Thompson and The Resistors, had his Orange Guild Dobro and mandolin stolen last week in Madera,California. Since these are instruments played by both Blues and Bluegrass musicians maybe someone will see them. Thank you for fellow music lovers in Fresno.You can...

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Last Post: Jun 27, 2004 6:09pm
by Patricia Bebb

Drew Jurecka

Stolen violin in blue canvas case (Toronto)

A violin, mid 18th century german no-name inside, dark brown in colour, one-piece back, several surface cracks, including one notable horizontal crack on the upper back of the instrument just below the neck, located in the center The violin was stolen in Toronto, Ca...

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Last Post: Jun 18, 2004 2:24am
by Drew Jurecka

Jay Richard Johnson

Stolen Selmer Mark VI Tenor Sax - Serial #66156

This horn was stolen from Portland Oregon on March 26th. Has not been found or recovered. Any help would be greatly appreciated. My work phone # is (503)203-6480 and home # is (503) 650-2266.

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Last Post: Jun 16, 2004 9:27am
by Jay Richard John...

Deanna McGlothin

Conn 8D double french horn serial number M 04219 stolen from Portland, OR

Stolen June 12th, 2004 from Portland, OR. Has a detachable bell, 3 lady liberty dimes soldered on the keys.

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Last Post: Jun 13, 2004 10:14am
by Deanna McGlothin

Aaron Johnson

missing handmade Pierce 5 string banjo

left in parking lot in somerville mass on june 9, 2004 no fingerboard inlays, railroad spikes, tiger maple neck and resonator stained brown. case has "visualize grilled cheeze" sticker and WJUL radio stickers. inside has blue thumbpick and some phone #s and rainbow...

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Last Post: Jun 10, 2004 6:03am
by Aaron Johnson

chojo jacques

Chuck Brodsky - instruments stolen from home

From: CBrodsky@aol.com > > >I just got home from a trip overseas to discover that a bunch of instruments >were stolen from my house near Asheville, North Carolina, sometime between >April 11th and May 6th. If anybody knows of any other listserves, discussion >...

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Last Post: Jun 9, 2004 8:21pm
by Chuck Brodsky

Ben Fraker

stolen Ellis F-5 Mandolin serial # 46 (6/7/04)

Stolen Ellis F-5 Mandolin serial #46, June 7, 2004, Brooklyn, New York. White hardshell case. contact Ben at 718 208 6567

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Last Post: Jun 9, 2004 9:40am
by Ben Fraker

Joe Ross

Paul Beard Reso Guitar D-0347 (dark mahoghany) stolen 6/3/04 Portland, OR

Info posted 6/6/-04 on the Nwbluegrass Yahoogroup I moderate: Dear Bluegrass Friends, I am looking for the '04 Paul Beard Resophonic Guitar that was stolen from my car trunk 6/3/04 in Portland, OR. In addition to contacting you folks, I am contacting pawn shops...

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Last Post: Jun 6, 2004 9:26am
by Joe Ross

Michael Hall

How To Use To This Service

1. This is a free nationwide service of the Northern California Bluegrass Society. 2. Musicians should post just as soon as they discover a stolen or missing musical instrument. Speed is important! 3. Posting Tips: - Put identifying DETAILS in HEADLINE ("Sto...

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Last Post: May 22, 2004 1:40pm
by Michael Hall

Annette Bartkowiak

Missing OBOE :(

I'm missing my Buffet Oboe Model# BC 4051-2-0 Serial #: 19499 Stolen on 5/12/04 @ A.A. Stagg High School, Palos Hills, IL Please help me find it

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Last Post: May 14, 2004 1:08pm
by Michael Hall

Bill Ward

1963 Gibson J-45

Posting for a friend: 1963 Gibson J-45 Cherry Burst - Signed by B.B. King, Vassar Clements, and others. Jamestown, NY. Contact Todd - 716.640.6370

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Last Post: May 12, 2004 7:34am
by Bill Ward

Michael Hall

GTR Banjo (made in Japan) (ca. 1975)

Banjo GTR (made in Japan) ca. 1975 Rosewood fingerboard, hearts/flowers inlays, head signed by Bill Monroe inside resonator 12/75, hard case w/ stickers (mickey mouse and "Virginia is for lovers") Aki 206-369-5012 OR Gary Phelps 360-273-9336 2/22/03...

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Last Post: May 11, 2004 10:57am
by Michael Hall

Bill Powell

stolen banjo

Model: Stelling Stained Whitestar Serial No: 1982 Date Stolen: 1985 From: Titusville, Florida Contact: Bill Powell P.O.Box 1557, Titusville, FL 32781 321-268-0404

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Last Post: Apr 29, 2004 8:29am
by Michael Hall

Boyd Williamson

Stolen early '70's '63 RI Gibson Firebird V Ltd. Ed.#142

Tobacco Sunburst, nickel chrome hardware, 2 pickups, big chrome tail Gibson Vibrola. Original "Gibson" logo-stamped mini-humbucking pickups without pole pieces changed to Les Paul Deluxe mini-humbuckers with pole pieces, but the originals were in the case, so either...

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Last Post: Apr 28, 2004 9:40pm
by Boyd Williamson

Justin Butler

Stolen 1988 Gibson Les Paul Standard

On Thursday April 14th my Gibson Les Paul Standard was stolen. It was stolen out of my truck camper shell at Sacramento State University. The serial # is : 830 58512. The guitar is in an skb hard shell case with mankazzle, barsuk, time in malta, and weakerthans stick...

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Last Post: Apr 18, 2004 3:18pm
by Justin Butler

tom novak

stolen Gibson ES-335

On Sunday April 11,2004 my beloved Gibson ES-335 was stolen from my home. S#:063707 Color: Sunburst Truss rod Cover: Chrome, says:July 27.1967 Stop tailpiece with fine tuners(TP-6)I owned this guitar for 33 years and am heartsick. Thanks, Tom Novak(4808328941)

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Last Post: Apr 16, 2004 10:14am
by tom novak

Michael Hall

Stolen 1913 Durer violin

Reported by Martin, Sept. 7, 2003: Elicia had her 1913 Durer violin in a Knilling case with two bows stolen today in Richmond. If you know of any network of dealers that can help out, please do.

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Last Post: Apr 6, 2004 5:20pm
by Michael Hall

Roby Myles

1933-37 Dobro Stolen-Description edit

1933-37 Dobro Stolen Stolen 01 March 2004 San Antonio, Texas Early 'Regal' model Dobro 1933-1937 according to factory. Wood body with F-Holes,Blonde finish, dark/black headstock, very good condition, except edges around headstock. Dobro Decal whole and intact....

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Last Post: Mar 29, 2004 5:09pm
by Roby Myles

Roby Myles

1933-37 Dobro Stolen

Stolen 01 March 2004 San Antonio, Texas Early 'Regal' model Dobro 1933-1937 according to factory. Wood body,Blonde finish, dark/black headstock, very good condition, except edges around headstock. Dobro Decal whole and intact. Minor pitting on resonator cover. Tor...

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Last Post: Mar 29, 2004 5:06pm
by Roby Myles

Lee Broderick

Stolen National Style O 1930

National Style O, manufactured 1930,serial number is stamped on bottom edge near tailpiece fastening.NOTE: NUMBER IS IMPERFECTLY STAMPED. It is either S639, or S689, more likely the latter. Stolen from my garage approximately March 20, 2004. Style O is nickel-plated...

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Last Post: Mar 26, 2004 2:38pm
by Lee Broderick

Michael Null

Stolen Gibson Les Paul Custom

Hey All... At 2:00am on Saturday March 20th, 2004m in the lower east side of Manhattan, NY, my guitar was stolen after a recording session. It was right in front of 147 Orchard Street. It is a Gibson Les Paul Custom 1968 Re-Issue figured top in Natural (Custo...

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Last Post: Mar 23, 2004 12:04pm
by Michael Null

Michael Hall

About This Stolen Instrument Registry Service -- How It Works

1. This is a free service of the Northern California Bluegrass Society. 2. It is national (increasing, international) in scope. In answer to numerous inquiries, it is not limited to bluegrass instruments. 3. MUSICIANS: Self-Report (ASAP) your stolen or missing...

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Last Post: Mar 18, 2004 10:05pm
by Michael Hall

Michael Tatar Jr

Violin lost

My violin has turned up missing! Last seen in San Carlos Ca. sunday evening on 2/15/04. It is a silakowski five string violin, i believe the serial number is 1001-39. If someone sees it i can be contacted at the email above or by phone 1-510-366-7116. sincerely...

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Last Post: Mar 8, 2004 10:26pm
by Michael Hall

Sam Broyles

Stolen Stephen Owsley Smith bouzouki/octave mandolin

SOS bouzouki/octave mando was stolen from my car in Louisville, CO (Boulder) 12/28/03. Instrument is in a black Calton Case enclosed in a green nylon Colorado Case cover with backpack staps sewn into the cover. This is a one of a kind instrument--pictures available...

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Last Post: Feb 25, 2004 12:51pm
by Sam Broyles

Donna Wynn

Stolen violin

My German-made violin/fiddle, circa 1920, was stolen in Marina, CA on December 10, 2003. It has no label, but has the initials HHP inside the body of the instrument. It has an old bridge with a small shim under one foot. It was in a black rectangular case, with blue...

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Last Post: Feb 19, 2004 11:31pm
by Michael Hall

mike tatar

Mike Tatars stolen mandolin!

A week ago, my car was broken into and my mandolin was stolen. It is a custom made one of a kind instrument, so it is pretty easy to spot. Here is a description: F style mandolin, reddish finish, figured back. "Cherry" inlayed on headstock. Reverse(b/w/b/w not...

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Last Post: Dec 17, 2003 7:45am
by Ted Silverman

Jeff Lupo

stolen 70's Iida banjo with clear head

Hey there, I had my banjo stolen from my car in late October in the Mission District in San Francisco. I don't hold much hope for getting it back, but might as well try. It's a 1970's iida with a clear head--Idon't have the exact model or serial number, but can id...

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Last Post: Dec 16, 2003 8:34pm
by Jeff Lupo

Phyllis

Scheerhorn Stolen

My Scheerhorn was stolen last night in Montana. Here's a description if you could please keep an eye out for me: Custom-made Scheerhorn Resonator guitar. Squareneck dobro-style guitar. Body is made of solid book-matched curly maple (back, sides & top). Sunburst...

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Last Post: Dec 10, 2003 10:28am
by Phyllis

MIchael Hall

About Posting To This Information Page

Please post directly onto this instrument page if you know of a stolen or missing instrument. Most posts, so far, have been by me, but the intent is to have people post information about stolen/missing instruments IMMEDIATELY so that the information is available to m...

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Last Post: Nov 3, 2003 12:46am
by MIchael Hall

MIchael Hall

Italian Fiddle From Blueridge -- Signed By Ernest Tubb

Italian Fiddle From Blueridge Signed By Ernest Tubb Stolen in the Texas area. Date Unknown, but since 1980s. Owner Info: Cotton Ginnee, cottonginnee@musician.org

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Last Post: Nov 3, 2003 12:21am
by MIchael Hall

MIchael Hall

1976 Square Neck Dobro

1976 Square Neck Dodro Stolen in eastern North Carolina, Wednesday, October 29, 2003. Owner Info: Buddy Zincone bgrassnut@cox.com (Also stolen: 1957 RB 250 Archtop Bowtie Banjo)

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Last Post: Nov 3, 2003 12:08am
by MIchael Hall

MIchael Hall

1957 RB 250 Archtop Bowtie Banjo

1957 RB 250 Archtop Bowtie Banjo Stolen in eastern North Carolina, Wednesday, October 29, 2003 Owner Info: Buddy Zincone bggrassnut@cox.net (Also stolen: 1976 square neck Dodro)

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Last Post: Nov 3, 2003 12:04am
by MIchael Hall

Joe Ross

Mugwumps Stolen Instrument Database

Michael, Sorry I don't have the time to list each of them separately for you, but there is also a large list of stolen instruments at the following Mugwumps website: http://www.mugwumps.com/Stolen.html I would recommend that people check and/or print out this...

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Last Post: Oct 8, 2003 12:07pm
by Michael Hall

Vic Houle

stolen oboes/oboe d'amore

Hi, You never know where stolen horns will show up, but here's to getting the info out as far and wide as possible. Please keep an ear open, I had my appartment broken into this week and my instruments were stolen. If ever you hear tell of my instruments, I'd appr...

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Last Post: Oct 2, 2003 4:25pm
by Vic Houle

Michael Hall

A Note About How This Service Works

Up to now as a start-up, I have made all the posts on this information page. In the future, we hope people who have suffered the theft or loss of a musical instrument will instantly post the details and contact information themselves. This will allow music stores and...

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Last Post: Sep 23, 2003 12:05am
by Michael Hall

Michael Hall

Posting To This Information Page

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Last Post: Sep 23, 2003 12:02am
by Michael Hall

Michael Hall

American Guitar Co. (Weisenborn copy) Resophonic Guitar

Resophonic guitar, American Guitar Co., Weisenborn copy Natural mahogany color, Waverly style tuners, fretwire bridge saddle, replaced with bone. Under saddle pickup. Also a MacIntyre wired in stereo. Scratches, worn area in the "Willie Nelson spot" from fingerpic...

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Last Post: Sep 22, 2003 11:54pm
by Michael Hall

Michael Hall

Beard Resophonic Guitar

Resophonic guitar Beard Dark blue w/ black hardware (coverplate,tailpiece,screens,tuners) kevinmaul@hotmail.com or 518-899-6902 7/02, Buffalo, NY Submitted by Joe Ross.

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Last Post: Sep 22, 2003 11:52pm
by Michael Hall

Michael Hall

Tut Taylor Dobro, Model: Tennessean 2000

Dobro, Tut Taylor Model: Tennessean 2000 (brand new) Pristine, Brownish red finish, Elaborate inlays, black hardshell case with strap Dennis Caplinger, 760-726-9304 or 760-805-3586 OR Sandy Beesley 760-726-8380 4/6-17/01, Vista, CA

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Last Post: Sep 22, 2003 11:50pm
by Michael Hall

Michael Hall

Taylor Guitar, Model 410

Guitar, Taylor Model 410 Mahogany, Fishman Matrix Pickup System, brown Taylor hardshell case Dennis Caplinger, 760-726-9304 or 760-805-3586 OR Sandy Beesley 760-726-8380 4/6-17/01, Vista, CA Submitted by Joe Ross

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Last Post: Sep 22, 2003 11:49pm
by Michael Hall

Michael Hall

Prucha Bat Banjo, Custom 2001

Banjo, Prucha Bat, Custom 2001 0355 Maple and nickel; white Calton hard shell case; inside resonator signed by Bela Fleck & Earl Scruggs Jen and Monte Thompson, 604-898-1701, 604-788-1499, monte_thompson@hotmail.com 5/10/02, Granville Island, BC Submit...

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Last Post: Sep 22, 2003 11:46pm
by Michael Hall

Michael Hall

Stelling Banjo, Allen Munde Signature Series

Banjo, Stelling Allen Munde Signature Series 4300 Silver Mark Leaf case S/n 5079, green interior color Richard Messier ram@thegrid.net 775-833-1116, 250 Village Blvd., Ste 100, Incline Village, NV 89451 9/2/02 Red Rocks, NV. Submitted by Joe Ross

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Last Post: Sep 22, 2003 11:43pm
by Michael Hall

Michael Hall

Gibson Mastertone Banjo (1934)

Banjo, Gibson Mastertone 1934 9489-82 White Calton case Richard Messier 775-833-1116 ram@thegrid.net 9/2/02 Red Rocks, NV. Submitted by Joe Ross

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Last Post: Sep 22, 2003 11:41pm
by Michael Hall

Michael Hall

Washburn B-9 Banjo

Banjo, Washburn B-9 Pic of John Denver on Head; Deering soft case Chris Donahue beefentrails@hotmail.com OR Bill Martin nkm@bubbaguitar.com 5/19/03 Portland, OR.

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Last Post: Sep 22, 2003 11:35pm
by Michael Hall

Michael Hall

Stolen 1999 Gilchrist Mandola

Reported by Regina, Sept. 7, 2003: David Grisman's prize 1999 Gilchrist Mandola serial number 99446 was stolen from the stage of the BIG SKY MONTANA show Saturday night September 6,2003. Please contact us immediately if you have any information about this in...

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Last Post: Sep 12, 2003 9:20pm
by Michael Hall