Jerry Cantrell's G&L Rampage “Blue Dress” electric guitar has been stolen and the Alice in Chains singer and guitarist is offering a reward for its return.
The original 1984 instrument is one of the most recognizable linchpins of Cantrell's collection due to its numerous vibrant stickers, and he could often be seen playing it on stage with Alice in Chains.
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The guitar (serial number “G016467”) was apparently stolen from Cantrell's car in Los Angeles or San Bernardino/Highland in California, according to a post on Cantrell's website. Facebook. At the time he was in a black G&L case.
“If you have seen the guitar or have any information regarding its whereabouts, please contact info@velvethammer.net immediately,” the post reads. “We are offering a reward to anyone who can help us locate the guitar. We sincerely appreciate your help.”
The guitar was recently on display at Seattle's MoPOP Museum, where Cantrell spoke about its importance to his musical legacy and recording output.
“I bought it in 1985,” Cantrell said (via Talkative). “That guitar has been on everything I've recorded, practically: 98.9% of every song, that guitar is there somewhere. I tried for decades to destroy it and it still exists. I surfed it across the stage, jumped into the audience with it, fans ran and got their hair stuck on the keys…”
We hope the guitar reaches Jerry in time for his upcoming solo tour supporting Bush. Dates start at the end of July (get tickets here).
Below you can see a photo of Cantrell's stolen B&L guitar and the Facebook post.
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