Although, in all other respects, this seemed to me to be a great tour, the whole experience was soured by the theft of all the band’s guitars from the tour bus. In case any of the items should resurface, they are listed here:

STOLEN FROM EDDIE AND THE HOT RODS, IN PIGALE, PARIS, 7/10/2004

1981 Music Man RD210 100w guitar combo amplifier with 2 x 10" MM speakers. Very well used, black with silver grey mesh front. Black pvc cover.

1982 Gibson SG Standard guitar. Serial number 00151083. Cream with black plate. Repair to neck/body join. In Hiscox hard case with missing handle.

1980 Gordon Smith GS2 guitar. Serial number 02247. Solid Mahogany. bridge pick-up changed to Di Marzio, Schaller tuners. Very used, several chunks missing, including large piece tail end. In battered Hiscox hard case.

2003 Rickenbacker 4003 stereo bass. Black with white plate. In fitted hard case.

2003 Epiphone Thunderbird bass. Red sunburst. In hard case.

1981 Yamaha SG500 guitar. Wine Red. In hard case

2000 Tokai 'Love Rock' Les Paul Standard guitar. Red sunburst. Kent Armstrong pick-ups, Grover tuners. Recently repaired nut (glued around low E slot). In hard case

ALL CASES CONTAIN THE USUAL 'WORKING' STUFF. STRINGS, WINDERS, STRAPS ETC.

**** REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO RETURN ****

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