December 7, 2001 – A one-of-a-kind Gibson electric guitar, made especially for Kid Rock, is missing and presumed stolen. The guitar, a new Gibson SG model custom-painted in a "stars and stripes" motif, was discovered missing by customs inspectors overseas, where Kid Rock arrived this week on his way to an undisclosed location to perform for U.S. servicemen and women as part of an MTV/USO holiday television special.

The guitar was last seen at Kid Rock's Michigan studio, where it was packed in a large case with a number of other guitars and then transported to the airport along with other equipment. Also missing along with the instrument is a hand-made rhinestone and beaded guitar strap embroidered with the name "ROCK."

Kid Rock had hoped to play the guitar live on stage for the first time during the taping of the MTV/USO show. "I just want to get it back," he said.

Kid Rock's new album, Cocky, was released November 20th.

Anyone with information on the missing guitar should contact Nick Stern at Atlantic Records - 212-707-2051.