In reply to paul_in_cumbria:
"Eric’s Les Paul was subsequently stolen, and he bought Andy Summers’ off him for £200!"
There were rumours circulating earlier this year that Joe Bonamassa had heard of it's whereabouts, but since then just silence. It is estimated to be the most valuable guitar in existence (although unknown whereabouts) . The next one is Jimmy Page's 59 LP - estimated between $20 and $25 million if it came up for sale, but would probably go for over double that and disappear into an oligarchs collection if ever sold.
I still dream of finding one at a boot sale, but only 600 odd made in 1959 so think more chance I will win euro millions Re the JM Bluesbreakers and Eric Clapton, I have a pre Murphy Lab , Tom Murphy aged heavy relic 2014 R9 with Wizz Beano Bluesbreaker pick ups. Beautiful sounding guitar.