Rock's most iconic bass guitar vanished in 1969 - and turned up in an attic half a century later [14 Stolen Instruments]

Million-dollar violins stolen from cafes - and more: our guide to some of the most famous stolen musical instruments in historyInstrument theft, unfortunately, is a common reality, with a recent study revealing that 24% of musicians have had gear stolen. But there are some stand-out cases, not least those involving instruments of illustrious heritage and eye-watering expense. Here, in no particular order, are 14 of the most famous stolen instruments in history. Famous stolen instruments 1. Eric Clapton's Gibson Les Paul guitar Early on in his career, legendary guitarist Eric Clapton was the proud owner of a Gibson Les Paul...