Help,stolen bass

[kiel83]

A friend of the family just recently had his house broke into and his bass stolen,but not just any bass, a rickenbacker five string bass that while in service over seas he had custom made for him,I feel bad for him and told him I would put my ears out,any tips leads or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

 

[OPBASSMAN1994]

Aw Man!

My condolences to your friend! Did insurance cover anything???

 

[Papa Dangerous]

What area is your friend from? If you have a serial number, I can make a note of it at my music store.

 

[wideyes]

What's the location?

 

[jjk2007]

Location of where this happened??

Edit: wideyes beat me to it.

 

[GregC]

Man, that's a bummer! Does your friend have any pics of the bass, or the serial number? Also, where did this theft take place? (Your location isn't in your profile.) TB is huge, there are a lot of eyes and ears out there. The bass may get spotted and reported.

 

[kiel83]

We are both from Lubbock texas,and I am waiting now for him to send me some pics and the serial#,it just sucks cause he is in his early 80's and I keep hearing his voice crack up but I will post as soon as I get them.

 

[kiel83]

And I almost forgot,the insurance didn't cover anything because you can't find a five string from the fifties,so they denied his claim and actually wanted to charge him on fraud.

 

[Spinal Tapper]

sounds like a rare, easy to spot bass. if he hasn't filed a report, do that first.

then inform any pawn shops within a 50 mile radius and any music shops as well, including guitar center or any mom and pops. also keep your eyes peeled on craigslist and ebay.

 

[Rockmusician]

I take pictures of every piece of gear as soon as I buy it including serial numbers. That way, I have proof if anything is stolen and recovered.

 

[Waffles and Scotch]

That's too bad.

 

[TC2112]

We are both from Lubbock texas,and I am waiting now for him to send me some pics and the serial#,it just sucks cause he is in his early 80's and I keep hearing his voice crack up but I will post as soon as I get them.

And I almost forgot,the insurance didn't cover anything because you can't find a five string from the fifties,so they denied his claim and actually wanted to charge him on fraud.

I don't get it? He has pictures and an actual serial number that I'm sure is on file somewhere at Ric, and the insurance wanted to hit him with fraud, and won't cover his loss? Even if it wasn't a production unit that they can't find any info on, a call to Ric should be able to solve any issues.

I understand that money can't replace the loss of an old special friend, but I sure wouldn't get pushed around by insurance either

 

[kiel83]

I would like to announce that the bass was found,( at a pawn shop none the less)and will be returned on Monday to it's owner,the thief will be charged with felony theft,(more than 500$ in value) and the sad stomper comes to a semi happy ending,thank you all for your willingness to help.

 

[Mirios]

Good news glad to hear it worked out in the end.

 

[kiel83]

I'm glad for the old dude,he was tearing up at the pawn shop but I'm glad that this time it was for joy instead of pain.I just hope that if it happens to me someone would do the same for me or anyone for that matter

 

[SLaPiNFuNK]

EDIT!

OH SWEET!

LUCKY they found it!!

I wish I could find my stolen bass... I know who has it too, but he is vanished off the face of the earth.

 

[GM60466]

make sure there is a police report with as much information about the bass as possible.

 

[Dan Knowlton]

I wish I could find my stolen bass... I know who has it too, but he is vanished off the face of the earth.

Yea, the same thing happened to me with my Sonor drum kit in 1975 - if I ever found the guy I'd STILL beat the &*() out of the guy!

Dan K.

 

[Papa Dangerous]

Congratulations on the find xD Apollo's rays shine brightly in dark times.

 

[Spiritfield]

I'd take pics and attach to the police report and Fed Ex copies to the insurance adjuster with a big "eat crap" note and drop them like a hot rock.