Mesa Subway D-800 stolen. Replacement bought.

[Eric Przygocki]

So last night someone lifted my 4 year old D800 from the back seat of my car. I never thought that I would be the victim of theft in this quiet south Austin neighborhood.
I really loved the sound of that amp.
So, I looked it up on the internet and found one online at Strait Music.
The folks there gave me an insanely large discount.
Props to the guys at Strait Music.
I feel a little better.
I bought it without even testing it because the price was so excellent.
I have a gig on Saturday and will report.

 

[ImTheOnlyOne]

So last night someone lifted my 4 year old D800 from the back seat of my car. I never thought that I would be the victim of theft in this quiet south Austin neighborhood.
I really loved the sound of that amp.
So, I looked it up on the internet and found one online at Strait Music.
The folks there gave me an insanely large discount.
Props to the guys at Strait Music.
I feel a little better.
I bought it without even testing it because the price was so excellent.
I have a gig on Saturday and will report.

https://www.talkbass.com/forums/lost-stolen-gear.72/

 

[rapidfirerob]

I hate reading these stories. Low lives! We can never leave anything of value in our vehicles. Sadly.
I won't leave any of my equipment in my trunk, including guitar stands, cart... Not assigning blame either.

 

[McFarlin]

So last night someone lifted my 4 year old D800 from the back seat of my car. I never thought that I would be the victim of theft in this quiet south Austin neighborhood.
I really loved the sound of that amp.
So, I looked it up on the internet and found one online at Strait Music.
The folks there gave me an insanely large discount.
Props to the guys at Strait Music.
I feel a little better.
I bought it without even testing it because the price was so excellent.
I have a gig on Saturday and will report.

Sorry about your amp.

Things were stolen from my car twice in Westgate area. But both times I forgot to lock the doors, so...

Did they have a WD-800 in stock? I haven't been to the new location.

 

[Eric Przygocki]

Sorry about your amp.

Things were stolen from my car twice in Westgate area. But both times I forgot to lock the doors, so...

Did they have a WD-800 in stock? I haven't been to the new location.

Yeah, it sucks.
No WD-800 but they did have a TT-800. The D-800 was the better deal.

 

[McFarlin]

Yeah, it sucks.
No WD-800 but they did have a TT-800. The D-800 was the better deal.

And the better amp, in my opinion. I have owned both. Although it sounded amazing at home, I just couldn’t get the TT to work for me in a band setting. WD is still my favorite, though.

-also Eric

 

[smurfco]

Hello fellow Austinites (and D800 users).

No, I'm not the guy who stole yours, I've had mine for a while. (I stole it from someone else! (joke))

 

[g-dude]

If you take gear outside of your house, it really is a good idea to have the serial number.

File a police report, start looking online in your area as well as at second hand stores. If you find your gear somewhere, show them the police report and get your goods back.

 

[74hc]

I never thought that I would be the victim of theft in this quiet south Austin neighborhood.

No such thing in Austin per my friends that live there. It's much the same as here in San Jose where the drug addicts search cars in the early morning hours. They usually work in teams of 3. Two for each side of the street, and a driver.

 

[MotorCityMinion]

I'd spend a little time visiting the local pawn shops and used gear Music stores. You may get your amp back.

 

[bste9]

No such thing in Austin per my friends that live there. It's much the same as here in San Jose where the drug addicts search cars in the early morning hours. They usually work in teams of 3. Two for each side of the street, and a driver.

sadly i think this is the case in any metropolitan city.

 

[Liam Wald]

Sorry to hear that you got ripped off. But I know how you feel about the D-800.
As far as I am concerned Mesa could have quit riffing on design after releasing the D-800.
If mine were ever lost or stolen I would go get another one right away. That's how much I love the amp.

 

[Killing Floor]

That sucks. Austin is changing. Sorry.

And hail yeah, I Love the team at Strait. I’m closer to the north one but about 50-50. They are such a wonderful shop. I am happy to support them when I need.

I hope you get resolution but I know how that goes.

 

[MrLenny1]

Bummer man. Too bad we can't trust anyone.
FWIW, Out of sight out of mind.

 

[daddymactx]

Very sorry to hear that!! I'm in far south Austin. AKA..San Antonio!!! A friend just got his one of a kind Fender signature bass made for him stolen from his truck. If you see this in any pawn shop please hollar!!

 

[31HZ]

I've recently tried the WD800, TH700, AG700 and the D800+.

The D800+ is by far my favorite.

And having stuff stolen goes beyond the loss of gear; there's the swirl of violation and mistrust that takes a long time to settle down, if it ever does. Sorry you got hit.

 

[Deleted member 394512]

No such thing in Austin per my friends that live there. It's much the same as here in San Jose where the drug addicts search cars in the early morning hours. They usually work in teams of 3. Two for each side of the street, and a driver.

sadly i think this is the case in any metropolitan city.

From my experience, I see this problem mainly in cities that have lax policing and criminal prosecution. That behavior wouldn't last long where I live now. Too dangerous for the thief. They would hope the police get em first.

I really hope the OP gets his amp back. I would bet it shows up in the typical places where stolen gear is sold. Worth a look.

 

[Gervais Cote]

Kind of freaking but……….

When we unload and load back our stuff, we always make sure one guy stays at the car (or truck) while another guy brings the gears in the bar and another one stays in the bar.
And when I bring a backup bass, I bring it on stage and put it on a stand in order we can see it at all times.

And when we have to go to the restroom, it’s one guy at a time making sure at least one of us has a look at our stuff.

It’s almost insane to have to do so but that’s where it’s at nowadays.

I don’t care that much about an amp but if one of my customized bass I really enjoy would get stolen, I would be EXTREMELY mad !

 

[DWBass]

That really sucks but I'd doubt very seriously it will end up at a pawn shop. I'd be surprised.

 

[Altitude]

From my experience, I see this problem mainly in cities that have lax policing and criminal prosecution. That behavior wouldn't last long where I live now. Too dangerous for the thief. They would hope the police get em first.

Thinly veiled political commentary right there. But I had plenty of experience with Travis and Williamson County LE as a kid and I can tell you they aren’t lax. Some of those guys wear mirrored sunglasses with the mirrors on the inside.

Strait Music - I bought my Yamaha BB1600 there in ‘89, when they still had their store at ~10th & Lamar. Great company, an ATX institution!

OP - sorry about your amp. I had a contractor run off with my Mesa 1x15; he took it right out of my garage after he saw me unload it from the moving truck one day. It’s a feeling of being violated.