A LOCAL band has made a plea for the return of a guitar which went missing during a gig.

Bradford-based Eddie Earthquake and the Tremors formed 10 years ago and plays at gigs in the local area.

On Tuesday, April 14, the band, which specialises in rock ‘n’ roll and pop hits from the 1950s and 1960s, was playing at the Dog and Gun pub, in Apperley Bridge.

A short time afterwards guitarist Tom Hardaker realised the guitar he had taken as a spare had been stolen.

The missing instrument is a Fender Mustang electric guitar in sonic blue colour with chrome hardware, red tort pick guard and rosewood fretboard.

It was made in Japan and is recognisable as it has been customised with after market locking tuners, white JB junior stacked humbucker pickups and an original 1960s / ‘70s vintage wooden fender case.

“I bought the guitar in Australia about 12 years ago and have modified it to suit me so it is unique.

“It would cost about £1,000 to replace, which is not a huge amount of money in the guitar world, but it is more of sentimental value to me.

“I took it with me as a spare in case the one I use broke a string, but it wasn’t until a few days afterwards that I realised it had gone. It must have been taken during the gig.

“We’ve been in touch with local pawn shops and shops where items are taken to sell and have asked them to keep an eye open for it.

“If anyone sees it or knows where it is please ring 07738060016 or you can email us at:eddie.earthquakeandthetremors.com."

Glen Shackleton, landlord of the Dog and Gun said he was upset about the theft.

"Nothing has ever gone missing before and we don't want to think that something has gone missing from our pub.

"I will share the article on our Facebook page so people know to look out for it and, hopefully, see it returned."

A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police confirmed the theft had been reported.

Anyone with information about the guitar or its whereabouts is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 13180209145 or use the Contact Us options at www.westyorkshire.police.uk

Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.