Jerry Cantrell, legendary guitarist of Alice in Chains, is heartbroken. His iconic G&L Rampage ‘Blue Dress’ guitar, an instrument of immense importance to grunge music history, has been stolen. The guitar was likely taken from his car in the Los Angeles or San Bernardino/Highland area.
UPDATE
Cantell has found his guitar!
Apparently., it was misplaced... LOL
Jerry Cantrell’s Iconic G&L ‘Blue Dress’ Rampage Guitar Stolen
This 1984 single-humbucker G&L Rampage is instantly recognizable and the serial number is G016467. Let’s all help Cantrell get his guitar back!
Jerry Cantrell has shared this on Instagram;
MISSING GUITAR: Unfortunately over this past weekend we believe Jerry Cantrell’s original Blue Dress G&L guitar was stolen from his car in either LA or San Bernardino/Highland. It is pictured here and was encased in a black G&L gig bag. The serial number is G016467. If you have seen the guitar or have any information regarding its whereabouts, please contact info@velvethammer.net immediately. We’re offering a reward to anyone who can help us locate the guitar. We sincerely appreciate your help.
Identifying Stickers
It features a unique circle-and-square pattern, a blue-dressed pinup sticker, and worn “Rock” stickers from an early Alice in Chains supporter. Other identifying marks include band stickers for Soundgarden and Son of Man.
MoPOP Museum
The guitar was recently displayed at Seattle’s MoPOP Museum. Cantrell explained its significance, stating: “I bought that in 1985. That guitar has been on everything I’ve ever recorded, pretty much… I tried for decades to wreck it and it still exists.”
Sadly, structural issues have forced Cantrell to mainly use reissue models of the guitar on tour in recent years. G&L released a Jerry Cantrell signature Rampage in 2009 and an ultra-limited edition closer to the ‘Blue Dress’ design.
Reward
Cantrell is offering a reward for the guitar’s safe return. If you have seen the guitar or have any information, please get in touch with info@velvethammer.net.
G&L has also offered to build Cantrell a new guitar to help ease the loss.
Keep an eye on Jerry Cantrell’s Instagram page for updates.
