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10.20.06 (7:46 pm) [edit]Some sack of shit stole my bass and a bag full of cables and assorted gear about an hour ago. Out of the back of my car.
Due to a tip from a neighbor, there is a vague chance in hell it might be recovered, but neither me or the cop think it will. Nice guy (didn't even give me any real shit about my Indiana plate that's been on for well past the 60 day limit after I moved back), and he's getting a dog out here to sniff up the side of the hill that the neighbor saw a guy with a "big duffel bag" - large enough to be the gig bag my bass is in - walking up. But by the time the dog is here, it probably won't matter. I told the cop that I know I shouldn't ahve left the damn thing unloced, but I didn't feel any real threat here. He said it's the first time in two years they've had anything like this in these apartments.
I'm hoping my car insurance helps me with this. The problem is, I was the one who left it unlocked. I hadn't even planned on coming back here after work, the bass was in there so I could drive over to practice tonight, but I did come home, for less than 45 minutes.
I've said it before, I'm trying to maintain a good attitude these days, but the fact is, other than the relatively small amount of time I get with my daughter, and a few little perks here and there that don't add up to much, moving back to Ohio has SUCKED.
Fucking cocksuckers.
Dougie
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They were just here with the dog. Then they came running back down the hill, and the cop with the dog said, "Leaving" and shoved the dog into the truck. The cop I talked to before said, "We might have a little lead for you, but we've gotta go," And they sped off like a motherfuck into the night, obviously on an unrelated call.
Well, sumbitch...
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I've been in good company over the years with that bass...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
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Our singer's wife takes pictures at every gig. I was just looking at last week's, with A on bass instead of me. He looks pretty damn comfortable up there, like he belongs. He probably does.
I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be feeling right now.
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Oddly enough, just sitting here with a white Peavey Strat copy, playing Rain On The Scarecrow, Beds Ar Burning, Roadhouse Blues, Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On, etc...that makes me feel not only better, but pretty fuckin' good. It's all music, baby,
posted by: Spoooooooooooooooooock! (reply)
post date: 10.20.06 (5:12 pm)
I don't know how practical this is, but maybe you should call the pawn shops in your area with a description of the bass and let them know it's stolen.
God damned fuckers.
posted by: eraserhead667 (reply)
post date: 10.20.06 (5:17 pm)
It's actually not a bad idea at all, and I thought of it already.
posted by: mblog (reply)
post date: 10.22.06 (7:41 am)
IMPORTANT: When you speak to your insurance company, make sure to tell them that it was luggage. A bass in a standard hard case qualifies. If you have luggage that was stolen on the way to or from a trip, your insurance may cover it even if they do not cover stolen possessions. Check your policy.
As for the unlocked part, the best bet is not to tell them unless they ask. It's probably too late if it's in the police report, but unless the policy specifically requires you to lock the doors as part of coverage, it might not hurt you. The question in that case is whether you took reasonable precautions. If people typically or frequently do not lock cars around there, then you were exercising the same standard of care as others, and it was not negligence. It would be like an insurance company not paying for medical care if you did not have your seatbelt on, especially back when there was no seatbelt law. Yes, the injuries would be your fault in that case, but half the stuff they pay for is because somebody was at fault and could have avoided it by following all the rules to the letter.