Author Topic: Rewards offered for Stolen Alembic(s) found... (Read 383 times)

the_jester · « **on:** February 04, 2010, 11:37:41 AM »

Had this issue been addressed?

What would be a good reward if your bass was found and recovered by a good citizen?

Just thought I ask...

Peace and Love,

Hal-

keavin · « **Reply #1 on:** February 04, 2010, 11:54:56 AM »

Choke and Interrogate His ass!

glocke · « **Reply #2 on:** February 05, 2010, 02:50:11 AM »

Actually I was wondering about this recently. I am kind of surprised that stolen alembics are not recovered on a more regular basis. I mean, they are kind of rare and ebay and craigslist seem to be popular avenues for selling Alembics so surely the stolen was should pop up more than they do.

jazzyvee · « **Reply #3 on:** February 05, 2010, 04:07:42 AM »

I would think if the thief stole it for his/her own use at home or studio or if it was sold privately to someone who did not play in public it would be very difficult to find. I know many of us are very keen at detecting alembics and i guess we are all kind of in-house private detectives with our eyes and ears open for the stolen ones.

But as we've read many times on these threads, many others ( including bass players) have never heard of alembics so wouldn't recognise one if it was being sold to them from a dodgy seller.
It would be interesting what the recovery rate is for stolen alembics, and the recovery prospects of anyone caught stealing or returning Keavins no12.
Jazzyvee

rob_steen · « **Reply #4 on:** February 05, 2010, 04:30:01 AM »

I thought about this too when mine was stolen.

I did offer a reward, but never decided how much.

I did expect the bass to 'show up' as there aren't many Alembics in Ireland at all, but in all the time it was gone (18 months) I didn't hear a thing about an Alembic anywhere, and I looked!

In the end we found who stole it and that lead to its recovery.

I was very lucky, I know. So was the guy who stole it as I never got my honds on him.

- Rob.

LMiwa · « **Reply #5 on:** February 05, 2010, 07:17:14 AM »

While the recovery prospects of any stolen items aren't very good, I would guess that they would be WAY better than the recovery prospects for anyone caught stealing Kevin's #12!

As for rewards, I don't really think they add any real incentive, unless they're huge. Not sure some random person would turn in a friend / acquaintence just for a reward (first hand experience as a victim of such a theft).

Obviously, any one of us that spots a stolen Alembic will report it even if there's no reward, as would any reputable music dealer. If you then choose to thank that person with a small token of your appreciation, that's nice and probably appropriate.

Just my opinion of course...

jazzyvee · « **Reply #6 on:** February 05, 2010, 07:44:46 AM »

Lets just hope that none of us ever get into the situation like Rob and have our instruments stolen.

Jazzyvee

the_jester · « **Reply #7 on:** February 05, 2010, 08:16:32 AM »

4 doors I could think of:

Door 1. The bass was stolen, and not recovered.

Door 2. The bass was stolen, but I have insurance.

Door 3. The bass was stolen, but I recovered it.

Door 4. The bass was stolen, but Insurance paid my loss claim, and years later, I just happened to eventually recovered my bass.
Door 4. The rich get's richer...

(Message edited by the_jester on February 05, 2010)

paulman · « **Reply #8 on:** February 05, 2010, 01:23:45 PM »

Keavin's #12 has a locater in it I believe...so the person would only have a short time in which to remain on this planet without a ligature or whacking stick being involved.

(Message edited by paulman on February 05, 2010) (Message edited by paulman on February 05, 2010)

lembic76450 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 05, 2010, 02:48:48 PM »

As far as #4 goes above, you were compensated and no longer own the bass in question, the insurance company owns it.

slawie · « **Reply #10 on:** February 05, 2010, 03:52:52 PM »

Keavin,

Would you please post the details of the device or link to the previous post please.
This thread has made me nervous.

Just 'cos I am paranoid doesn't mean they are not watching me.

slawie

(Message edited by slawie on February 05, 2010)

elwoodblue · « **Reply #11 on:** February 05, 2010, 04:07:43 PM »

Sorry Hal, didn't mean to code anything into my statement...this is your thread.

(Message edited by elwoodblue on February 05, 2010)

keavin · « **Reply #12 on:** February 05, 2010, 04:22:08 PM »

I cut a slot into the foam cushion inside my case & it slides rite in there's many brands out there mine is a nextell...http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&aq=3&oq=portable+gps&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4ADSA_enUS336US337&q=portable+gps+systems

keavin · « **Reply #13 on:** February 05, 2010, 04:27:35 PM »

actually as much as alembics cost we all should consider getting a tracking device(s) & install into our cases!

the_jester · « **Reply #14 on:** February 05, 2010, 07:07:32 PM »

I just read a code word...

I think I'll have to ignore these kind of threads.

Well, that's that... the easy out.