Maria Taylor Robbed in San Francisco

Friday, July 11, 2008 | 8:30 AM

Two days ago with only two dates remaining on her current tour, Saddle Creek's Maria Taylor was robbed during a tour stop in San Francisco. Thieves broke into her tour van and got away with six guitars, two suitcases, pedals, and a lot of Taylor's merch. If anyone has any information, please send a message to info@saddle-creek.com, as the gear has lots of sentimental value to Taylor.

Not that it will make Taylor feel any better, but I remember back in the mid 90's when thieves in Denver stole Radiohead's equipment. The band never retrieved any of it, but went on to do great things afterwards.

Taylor will finish out the remaning shows woth Jonathan Rice and Nik Frietas by playing with borrowed equipment.

July 11, Los Angeles, CA, Echoplex
July 12, Sonoma, CA, Gundlach Bundschu Winery

Stolen Gear:

Left-handed RED Gretsch Tennessee Rose Guitar

Left-handed Martin Acoustic Guitar

Left-handed WHITE American Fender Precision bass (w/ green pick guard)

Right-handed PURPLE Fender Jazz Bass guitar

Right-handed 1976 BLACK Les Paul Deluxe

Right-handed Alvarez acoustic guitar (Hand painted white w/ black
swirls.
Guitar strap is nailed on)

Boss Tuner Pedal

Boss distortion Pedal