A search has been launched on social media to assist observe down a lacking 12-string guitar that belonged to Brad Delp, frontman of the rock band Boston.

The guitar is a 1976 Taylor 885 12-string acoustic, which the late musician used throughout the music video for the band’s hit track, Extra Than A Feeling, and treasured throughout his profession. It was stolen in 2009, simply two years after his demise.

In a put up on Fb shared to the Taylor Guitars Proprietor Membership group web page, Delp’s ex-wife Micki writes: “Please assist discover Brad Delp’s Guitar – this one-of-a-kind 1976 Taylor Customized 885 (12-string, Serial #20173) was constructed for Boston singer Brad Delp. It was stolen in Los Angeles, California in 2009.

“We now have not given up hope but that it’ll discover its method dwelling sometime. As you may think about, it’s of nice sentimental worth to our household, Brad has a grandson now and it could imply a lot simply to see him holding Grampy’s favorite guitar.”

She continues, “He by no means bought to fulfill his Grampy, however he’s completely obsessive about music, writing, singing, producing and even making his personal music movies. I might love for him to have the ability to play it. It might nonetheless be inside its black exhausting case!”

Timothy Dwelle, who’s working with Micki and the remainder of Delp’s household, hopes they are able to observe down the guitar after Paul McCartney’s Höfner bass was discovered after 50 years in 2024.

Dwelle tells Guitar World: “Given Los Angeles’ dense community of recording studios, classic instrument retailers, and personal collectors, there’s a robust chance the guitar continues to be within the space, maybe sitting unrecognised in somebody’s attic, a hallway closet, or tucked away in a storage unit.

“Very like the McCartney bass, it’s potential the present proprietor has no concept they’re in possession of a singular piece of the Boston legacy. Whereas it’s the voice behind Extra Than A Feeling that the world remembers, this guitar was Brad’s private favorite – the instrument he performed at dwelling and carried with him all through his profession.”

Any leads or info needs to be emailed to B.DelpGuitar@gmail.com, with no questions requested.

Rachel started writing for Guitar.com in 2021 whereas ending up her diploma. A proud DIY guitarist, she has been enjoying for over 10 years and has written for the likes of Kerrang!, The Forty-5, and MusicTech. An enjoyer of all issues heavy, you’ll discover her at a competition or downtuning her guitars when away from her desk.