It’s one of the many really awful things you never want to happen when you’re a band on tour.
The New Zealand-based band The Beths said in a post earlier this week on social media that several of the instruments and other gear were stolen while they were touring in France.
“Our guitars, bass guitar, cymbals, snare, and my pedal board were stolen last night from our van in Tourcoing in France, near Lille. Along with the entire rented backline,” the post said.
Among the stolen instruments was a rare Burns Club Series Double Six 12-string electric and a custom handmade guitar by Trent Guitars.
“We’re pretty sad, these instruments have a lot of time and love in them. More than we can express really,” the band said.
The band also asked fans to keep an eye out for the gear and contact them via [email protected] if they have any tips.
Today, in an new update posted on Facebook, the band thanked fans for their love and support and said they were able to get some instruments on loan to finish out the tour.
“The main news is we’re ok. We have some insurance, so we’re wading through all of that (super fun). Sad sometimes but the cheer is returning and we’re taking care of each other,” the post said.
The band also said it was looking for a Les Paul guitar to use for the rest of its European shows if anyone coming to any of its upcoming had one they were willing to loan.
The band is touring in support of its latest album, “Straight Line Was a Lie.”
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