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Stolen Gibson Guitar Found in Santa Clara Store, Returned to Scotts Valley Owner
KSBW ^ | May 12, 2023 | Torstein Rehn

Posted on 05/12/2023 2:57:54 PM PDT by nickcarraway

A Scotts Valley man was reunited with his guitar after it was stolen from a storage unit.

According to the Scotts Valley Police Department, an investigation led detectives to a guitar shop in Santa Clara County.

The recovered guitar was a 1964 Gibson L7C. Similar guitars have an online asking price of more than $7,000.

The police department says the investigation into the storage unit thefts is ongoing.

No suspects or arrests have been announced.


TOPICS: Hobbies; Local News; Music/Entertainment
KEYWORDS: gibson; guitar; storage

Reunited and it feels so good.
1 posted on 05/12/2023 2:57:54 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

I wouldn’t pay 7k for that one.


2 posted on 05/12/2023 3:02:36 PM PDT by Bullish (Either we don't see it coming or they don't... But somebody's got it coming.)
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To: nickcarraway
Reminds me of how Peter Frampton was reunited with his missing 1954 Les Paul Gibson after 31 years.

Click here.

3 posted on 05/12/2023 3:02:41 PM PDT by billorites (freepo ergo sum)
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To: nickcarraway

Very sweet era for those, 1960-1965, nice wide necks.


4 posted on 05/12/2023 3:03:33 PM PDT by Attention Surplus Disorder (Apoplectic is where we want them)
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To: nickcarraway

Why would you keep that in a storage unit?


5 posted on 05/12/2023 3:04:36 PM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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To: Bullish

I have a 1972 Gibson ES335 and I would definitely not keep it in a storage unit.


6 posted on 05/12/2023 3:07:09 PM PDT by 12chachacha (Bad illogical advice)
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To: Bullish

You might be surprised how much current models sell for. Decent ones $1200+, better ones $2400, signature ones $4800+.

$7k for an original in good shape is nothing for an enthusiast.


7 posted on 05/12/2023 3:07:53 PM PDT by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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To: 12chachacha

>> would definitely not keep it in a storage unit.

lol — good point. Unless the unit was environmentally managed, truly secure, and guitar in a hard-shell case...


8 posted on 05/12/2023 3:10:52 PM PDT by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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To: Gene Eric

I don’t care for that model. I actually had one of those when I was a kid. Give me an SG or an ES-335 any day.


9 posted on 05/12/2023 3:11:19 PM PDT by Bullish (Either we don't see it coming or they don't... But somebody's got it coming.)
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To: 12chachacha

I couldnt get a 335 when i was looking due to backorders and bought a 64 Epiphone Riviera since the store had one in stock early 65. I still have it and it would NEVER go in storage. Every once in a while it gets to be played at a gig. 🎸🔊


10 posted on 05/12/2023 3:14:18 PM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this💩? 🚫💉)
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To: Bullish

Agreed.

I’d rather drop good dollars on a mesa or high-end acoustic than an electric hollow body.


11 posted on 05/12/2023 3:19:49 PM PDT by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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To: Tijeras_Slim

“Why would you keep that in a storage unit?”

Maybe you have a dozen, or 20 high-end guitars. You play your Les Paul a lot more than your L-7 and/or maybe you’re not especially fond of the neck on the L-7 you bought 25 years ago for a grand and a half but you don’t want to sell it.

Maybe you’re having some remodel work done on your house and you don’t want a worker to see you have a big collection.

I’ve had a dozen or so guitars in a storage space, I considered it more secure than my house at the time.


12 posted on 05/12/2023 4:04:35 PM PDT by Attention Surplus Disorder (Apoplectic is where we want them)
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To: 12chachacha

Boy you said it. I have a 67 es345 and l cannot imagine keeping it in a storage shed. Shame.


13 posted on 05/12/2023 4:32:06 PM PDT by gibsonguy
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To: nickcarraway

Guy must be a jazz purist. That is a very traditional true acoustic jazz box with no cutouts for pickups. He’s got a floating pickup up near the neck with the wire hanging out. Very old school.


14 posted on 05/12/2023 4:53:24 PM PDT by Yardstick
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To: nickcarraway

I had a 60 ES 335TD in mint condition. Traded it for a high dollar Mandolin many years ago. Never regretted the trade.


15 posted on 05/12/2023 5:05:56 PM PDT by ArtDodger
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To: nickcarraway

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16 posted on 05/12/2023 5:12:21 PM PDT by sauropod (“If they don’t believe our lies, well, that’s just conspiracy theorist stuff, there.”)
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To: Attention Surplus Disorder

Good point. The only thing I collect is classic firearms, and those stay in the safe.


17 posted on 05/12/2023 5:16:52 PM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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To: Gene Eric

The pickups on those were horrendously stupid by today’s standards.

Collectors item? Yes.

Players choice? Not at all!


18 posted on 05/12/2023 9:53:24 PM PDT by Bullish (Either we don't see it coming or they don't... But somebody's got it coming.)
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