A sad day for me.. my bass has been stolen..

FunkyMan · #1 12-04-2010, 01:59 AM

My drummer and I stopped at a music store, we needed a head for his snare, he has an old ford cougar, i swear that the trip from car-store-car lasted 5 minutes, we didn't found the head, we were in a hurry because we had a gig in an hour, when we left, the car was no longer there, and my beautyful Warwick Streamer Jazzman was in the back seat.....

I never thought this would happen, I always care my bass well because unfortunately my country is very dangerous, but just today i forgot to bring the bass with me..

Fortunately the drummer's cellphone was left inside the car, which means there is a possible direct contact with the thief, but now i'm afraid and don't know what to do: make a complaint with the police? or wait for the thief to call us and reach a bailout agreement?....

Swicked · #2 12-04-2010, 02:18 AM

Wow. That's a shame. I wouldn't call the police, in my experience they're pretty useless with this sort of stuff and won't take it very seriously. I'd try to contact the theif, because at least you have a small chance of getting it back.

Joe Nerve · #3 12-04-2010, 02:31 AM

That sucks pretty badly.

Not sure why you wouldn't immediately call the police? They stole a car and there's a tracking device in it. Can't a cellphone be easily tracked these days? And why would someone who stole the car be expected to be kind enough to give you back your bass if ya called them? Would seem odd for them to answer the phone, don't ya think? I don't know where you're from, but round my parts they wouldn't be giving you anything back.

Good luck. And I'd keep my eyes glued to ebay and craigslist .

Evil Undead · #4 12-04-2010, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Nerve

That sucks pretty badly.

Not sure why you wouldn't immediately call the police? They stole a car and there's a tracking device in it. Can't a cellphone be easily tracked these days? And why would someone who stole the car be expected to be kind enough to give you back your bass if ya called them? Would seem odd for them to answer the phone, don't ya think? I don't know where you're from, but round my parts they wouldn't be giving you anything back.

Good luck. And I'd keep my eyes glued to ebay and craigslist .

+ lots

**bassybill** · #5 12-04-2010, 02:36 AM

Please fill out your profile so we know which country you're talking about. You never know, it might help alert bass players near you to watch out for your bass.

And +1 to everything Joe said. Not contacting the police is just plain dumb.

WoollyMammoth · #6 12-04-2010, 02:49 AM

Can the police locate the car by tracking your phone? It may be a lead. I can track the location of my phone on my computer maybe the police can do it where you are.

MalcolmAmos · #7 12-04-2010, 06:41 AM

Call your insurance agent. O'h he will want a police report and you don't have one. What to do? O'h call the bad guys and tell them where you live so they can bring your guitar right over. Might mention that you may be out and the keys are under the door mat, just open the door and leave it in the living room.

OK, I've had my fun ---- how about your friends insurance - would your stuff be covered on his policy? Your house hold insurance may kick in, however, the deductible may make this a mute point.

Sorry - get the insurance people involved.

39-Bassist · #8 12-04-2010, 07:03 AM

I would call the police then have your drummer call his cell phone provider and tell them it was stolen also. Then have them trace the phone, YES they can do that, hopefully if you do this quickly you may have a chance to find the thief(s). Good luck and sorry for your loss.

**Staccato** · #9 12-04-2010, 08:19 AM

That's rough, hope you get her back in one piece.

The car aspect-depends on lots of factors. Memphis police yawn at the news of a NEW car being stolen. I'm not joking. We're talking nice neighborhoods, or businesses located way out East for a thief. My father's 2 year old Buick was abandoned at almost the same spot-almost exactly a year later...And, if they catch a car thief in Memphis, no big deal. What a world!

Modulator · #10 12-04-2010, 08:34 AM

If you waited to post this to an online forum you've already wasted precious time that could have been used finding the car/bass.

Joe Nerve · #11 12-04-2010, 09:33 AM

Now that I'm awake... why didn't you immediately call the police???? YOUR CAR WAS STOLEN!!!! Is it common in England to just say, "Aw shucks, they stole my car," and move on?

Demon_Hunter · #12 12-04-2010, 09:46 AM

Did you guys leave the car running with the keys in it?

Not calling the cops? Morons. Sorry, but that's just stupid.

FunkyMan · #13 12-04-2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Nerve

Now that I'm awake... why didn't you immediately call the police???? YOUR CAR WAS STOLEN!!!! Is it common in England to just say, "Aw shucks, they stole my car," and move on?

I wanted to call the police, but my drummer says that we most wait because there's a hope to contact the thief so talking to the police will ruin the bailout process, in fact, and unfortunately here in this country this is the best way to go, because The police are very corrupt, and if the car came to be in their hands, the process of getting the car back is very horrible, and there are thousands of stories of people who wanted to get their cars back through the police, but they ransacked the car, and i'm sure the bass will have less chance of returning...

FunkyMan · #14 12-04-2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Demon_Hunter

Did you guys leave the car running with the keys in it?

No.

i_got_a_mohawk · #15 12-04-2010, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Nerve

Now that I'm awake... why didn't you immediately call the police???? YOUR CAR WAS STOLEN!!!! Is it common in England to just say, "Aw shucks, they stole my car," and move on?

Where did he say he was in the UK?

bolophonic · #16 12-04-2010, 10:19 AM

Horrible. I carved my name and phone number onto my bass because I am terrified of having it stolen. Good luck getting it back. What country do you live in?

Ric5 · #17 12-04-2010, 10:21 AM

When ever anybody leaves equipment in a car cover it with a blanket. If the thief can't see it he won't steal it.

Bassdirty · #18 12-04-2010, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by FunkyMan

Fortunately the drummer's cellphone was left inside the car, which means there is a possible direct contact with the thief, but now i'm afraid and don't know what to do: make a complaint with the police? or wait for the thief to call us and reach a bailout agreement?....

Wasnt this a Seinfeld episode?

call the thief...sheesh.

Sorry for your loss though.

My most expensive gigging bass is $400 Bucks.(and thats American $...similar to Monopoly money

..for those who get it.)My cheapest Gigger is $170.

I'd still be upset if someone stole it.

.

Bassdirty · #19 12-04-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Ric5

When ever anybody leaves equipment in a car cover it with a blanket. If the thief can't see it he won't steal it.

Unless its a blanket thief.

Evil Undead · #20 12-04-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Nerve

Now that I'm awake... why didn't you immediately call the police???? YOUR CAR WAS STOLEN!!!! Is it common in England to just say, "Aw shucks, they stole my car," and move on?

May be wrong, but I don't believe he's in England

OP - in which country are you? You haven't said...