Stolen Fender guitar brings together The Cribs and The 1975

verify it was definitely Ryan’s guitar,” the bassist adds. “We got it back, sure enough, and as it turned out, it was also given to Beabadoobee by Jamie Oborne without him knowing the history of the guitar. So, Beabadoobee got it through that channel, through Matty from The 1975.”

The Mustang has now been back in Ryan Jarman’s possession for several months after nearly two decades of being missing. It has undoubtedly come full circle, from shaping The Cribs’ early sound to finding its way into the hands of members of The 1975 and Beabadoobee, all without anyone realizing the unique history it held.

Gary Jarman reflects on the guitar’s journey, noting, “It’s been around ten years or so that Matty’s been playing the guitar – we found all these little demos that he’d done, and he’d been playing tracks on it. For Ryan to see that was very cool, very flattering.”

The story of the stolen Fender Mustang exemplifies the intricate connections between musicians, instruments, and the narratives that tie them together across decades. It serves as a reminder of the importance of cherished instruments in shaping musicians’ sounds and careers and highlights the unexpected twists and turns that can occur in the world of music.

As The Cribs, The 1975, and Beabadoobee continue to make waves in the music industry, the reunited Fender Mustang stands as a symbol of their shared history and the interconnectedness of their musical journeys. From a stolen guitar in the early 2000s to a reclaimed piece of musical history in the present day, the Mustang’s story is a testament to the enduring power of music and the meaningful connections forged through shared experiences.