Author Topic: Dark Star Stolen (Read 269 times)

darkstar01 · « **on:** April 30, 2007, 04:43:47 PM »

So I came home from Atlanta today, only to find that someone had broken into my house, and only taken my precious Dark Star. Several of my other basses, including two Alembics, were packed and ready to go, as well, but luckily whoever took it got spooked and left them. I'm sure posting here is pretty hopeless, but I know there are some people in the Asheville area of NC, and that's not too far from where I am (Greenville, SC), so I'm just putting the word out there. AND I'm quite upset and hoping this will help me calm down a little.
These things happen, right?
Austin

valvil · « **Reply #1 on:** April 30, 2007, 05:05:32 PM »

That's terrible Austin!

My condolences, I hope it gets recovered. On the plus side it is so unique and well known that I would not lose all hope yet.

Taking just one ( and that one particularly) makes me wonder if it might have been someone you know that knew just what to take.

Good luck to you

Valentino

darkstar01 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 30, 2007, 05:10:10 PM »

Thanks, Val.
I do have a very good idea of who took it, and I've already filed a report with the cops (THAT was fun).
I heard that the guy has robbed a couple houses in the past few days, and is planning on having a yard sale this weekend.
Needless to say, I'll be there.

57basstra · « **Reply #3 on:** April 30, 2007, 05:34:32 PM »

Austin, I literally felt sick to my stomach when I read your post.

Usually I get a lift out of signing on to the Alembic forum and reading the recent musings, debates, questions, grumblings, etc. This crime will not go unpunished! I have already offered up a little prayer to the 'Big Man Upstairs' that your instrument is returned to you soon in the condition it was when it was taken.

With respect,
David R.

dannobasso · « **Reply #4 on:** April 30, 2007, 07:37:49 PM »

My thoughts and prayers are with you. My first bass was sold by a herion abuser to a music store. Though it pales in comparison to your loss, I hope you recover it quickly without too much bother.
I'm thinking about a camera based system for my place. Sign of the times I guess.
Godspeed Austin.

dadabass2001 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 30, 2007, 07:49:38 PM »

Austin,
oh man!
I too hope you get a speedy and safe recovery. What a punch in the gut.
Keep the faith.
Mike

grateful · « **Reply #6 on:** May 01, 2007, 01:12:39 AM »

Bummer man!

Hope the four winds blow her safely home.

Mark

georgie_boy · « **Reply #7 on:** May 01, 2007, 05:31:46 AM »

hOPE IT ALL TURNS OUT ok dUDE!

G

kmh364 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 01, 2007, 05:39:58 AM »

Austin: Hope you get it back (and in perfect conditon) ASAP!

Danno: Good idea! My Bro has hidden cameras and a time lapse vid recording system for his mobile home to protect his expensive home theatre and computers. It's relatively cheap insurance.

olieoliver · « **Reply #9 on:** May 01, 2007, 06:28:07 AM »

I feel for you Austin, but as Val said this is a very unique instrument and I feel you have a good chjance of getting it back.

Good luck and be sure and press charges when they find the idiot.

God Bless, Olie

lidon2001 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 01, 2007, 06:48:13 AM »

Good luck Austin; may your beautiful instrument make its way back to you.

T

keavin · « **Reply #11 on:** May 01, 2007, 07:39:34 AM »

I dont have a dog But i do Have a Brinks Home secuirty alarm system on my house & a Big-ass Baseball bat!.....who ever took your stuff knew that you have equipment so i would watch the neighbors!

mica · « **Reply #12 on:** May 01, 2007, 09:09:37 AM »

That's just terrible news, Autin. When you get a chance, email the report number and the department contact information where you filed the police report. We'll put this in the instrument file so we can contact the police should we ever hear from this bass. You can also mail me a copy of the report if you like.

Also, find out from the police if they have a designated pawn shop department. If so, make sure the details get to them as well. You'll want to do the same for any adjoining departments (even across the state border), since it's where almost half of the recovered basses wind up.

Don't forget to watch ebay and craigslist. You've got a bunch of people here that will be helping you watch these sites.

It sounds like the police have a good lead, and hope that your bass will be recovered in good condition quickly.

the_mule · « **Reply #13 on:** May 01, 2007, 09:14:16 AM »

Terrible, must be a nightmare.

The uniqueness of the instrument should theoretically be an advantage. Send every pawn shop and music store in your area (and draw a WIDE circle!) a picture and the serial number. I sure hope there's a happy ending to this story... :-(

Wilfred

bsee · « **Reply #14 on:** May 01, 2007, 09:34:19 AM »

I've been on the wrong side of this equation too many times myself, so I can really feel your pain. Good luck!!

Author Topic: Dark Star Stolen (Read 269 times)

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