Family of Boston’s Brad Delp launch search for his More Than A Feeling Taylor 12-string – can you help?
A search has been launched on social media to help track down a missing 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 during the music video for the band’s hit song, More Than A Feeling, and treasured across his career. It was stolen in 2009, just two years after his death.
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In a post on Facebook shared to the Taylor Guitars Owner Club group page, Delp’s ex-wife Micki writes: “Please help find Brad Delp’s Guitar – this one-of-a-kind 1976 Taylor Custom 885 (12-string, Serial #20173) was built for Boston singer Brad Delp. It was stolen in Los Angeles, California in 2009.
“We have not given up hope yet that it will find its way home someday. As you can imagine, it’s of great sentimental value to our family, Brad has a grandson now and it would mean so much just to see him holding Grampy’s favourite guitar.”
She continues, “He never got to meet his Grampy, but he is totally obsessed with music, writing, singing, producing and even making his own music videos. I would love for him to be able to play it. It may still be inside its black hard case!”
Timothy Dwelle, who is working with Micki and the rest of Delp’s family, hopes they may be able to track down the guitar after Paul McCartney’s Höfner bass was found after 50 years in 2024.
Dwelle tells Guitar World: “Given Los Angeles’ dense network of recording studios, vintage instrument shops, and private collectors, there is a strong possibility the guitar is still in the area, perhaps sitting unrecognised in someone’s attic, a hallway closet, or tucked away in a storage unit.
“Much like the McCartney bass, it’s possible the current owner has no idea they are in possession of a unique piece of the Boston legacy. While it’s the voice behind More Than A Feeling that the world remembers, this guitar was Brad’s personal favourite – the instrument he played at home and carried with him throughout his career.”
Any leads or information should be emailed to B.DelpGuitar@gmail.com, with no questions asked.
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