Jan 05, 2016
Rock outfit The Strokes have called on fans to help locate guitarist Nick Valensi's missing Epiphone Riviera.
The guitar reportedly disappeared in transit between New York and Los Angeles. Unmistakably coloured orange, the axe now has a $1000 bounty on its head for a safe return.
The band took to their website, and social media, to plead for fans to search on eBay, pawn shops and beyond:
Hello Friends,
In a bit of unfortunate news, we’ve recently learned that Nick’s beloved Epiphone guitar has gone missing while being shipped from NYC to LA. A description of the guitar and its case is below and we ask that you join us in keeping an eye out for it. It goes without saying how bummed he is that it’s gone missing.
If you have any info at all about the guitar – perhaps see it in a pawn shop or on eBay – please send an email to info@wizkidmanagement.com.
Color: Natural (Orange-ish hue)
Brand: Epiphone
Model: 1995 Riviera
Serial Number: R95E5702
What makes it unique: The pic guard has been removed. The headstock plate has an “E” Epiphone logo on it. Trapezoidal “mother-of-pearl” inlays on the neck. It’s been modified with P-94 pick ups and trapeze tailpiece.
Case:
Black Calzone Flight case with metal edges and butterfly latches. There’s a crack in the bottom of the case with gaffer tape covering it up. Covered in fragile stickers and other markings from traveling.
We are offering a reward of $1,000 to the person that can direct us to the missing guitar.
We deeply appreciate the extra eyes and ears,
– The Strokes
Email info@wizkidmanagement.com if you have any information!
In related news, The Strokes revealed last month that they're working on their sixth studio album. Hopefully we'll hear new tunes in 2016.