Now photographer Darko has launched the nine-minute clip, saying: "Michael was very kind to sit down and show me a bunch of his guitars earlier this year. Please help Michael recover his property."

Speaking hours after the theft had been discovered, singer Doogie White told Classic Rock: "I spoke to Michael this morning and he's very matter-of-fact about it all. We agree there's not much as can do, other than knuckle down and get on with what needs to be done. We'll refocus, regroup and have a fresh plan in a day or two."