"Johnny Marr claims package delivery service UPS has misplaced his guitars; specifically, he's looking for those marked '80's Icon' and 'Woke As F**k'."
Johnny Marr, the legendary former Smiths guitarist, is facing a setback during his current US tour. On September 17, 2025, his prized guitars, including the iconic 1964 Gibson SG named Betsy, went missing after being shipped by UPS.
The SG guitar was a tribute to John Mayall's blues guitar tone during the Bluesbreakers era and Pete Townshend's style. Betsy, with an estimated value of around £30,000, was the only guitar Marr used during the Healers era.
Marr, known for his signature jangle-pop sound, marked two other guitars as '80s Icon' and 'Woke As Fuck'. However, these guitars are not explicitly named in the search results, and their specific models remain unknown.
In a series of tweets, Marr expressed his disappointment with UPS, stating he is not confident in the company's ability to locate his guitars. UPS has since replied, assuring Marr they would message him directly.
This incident is not uncommon for guitarists and courier companies. In the past, Sweetwater accidentally emailed a metal fan's Jackson guitar to Jim Root of Slipknot. Another instance involved Marr himself, as his 2000 guitar was stolen during a London show with Johnny Marr and the Healers, only to be recovered 10 years later due to a detective reopening the case.
Marr's Guitars, a comprehensive document featuring photographs and biographies of his guitars, does not include details about the guitars marked '80s icon' and 'Woke as fuck'. The tour he currently needs these guitars for is not specified in the search results.
Despite the setback, Marr's Guitars remains an essential document for fans of Marr's playing and tone. The guitars in question are either acoustic or electric guitars, adding to the mystery and anticipation of their discovery.
As the search continues, fans and music enthusiasts alike are hoping for a swift resolution to this unfortunate incident, ensuring that Marr can continue to captivate audiences with his unique sound.
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