very pi@$ed AND ANGRY

Originally Posted by: axe2Hey slip,it hit me when you said it could be someone who lives close bye.i caint belief i didn't think of these ppl,on the opposite side of my pvt fence.it may sound to good to be true.but iam hitting everyone up in my hood..caint thank you enough. I was gonna buy a fender strat,or another prs and put EMG 51/55 pickups in it. Gotta get back to playing.its a good healer thereby.

sorry to hear about this. sometimes people really suck....

just curious, does your home owners policy cover theft? Im under the assumption it does. maybe I need up grade my insurance? someone two houses down from me had their house broken into too. the crime rate in this country (u.s.) seems to be going up and up....

I dont think it covers theft ,but if i get my gear back valued 。@ ,。$6000 its getting insured..i so regret not insuring my gear.i had even reed some past threads on insuring ur gear.dont make the mistake like i did.like on one of the posts in this thread,someone said ,it only cost ´s a fraction compared to what ur gear is worth.i HOPE MY THEORY IS RIGHT.MUSICIANS BEHIND MY HOUSE.BANG

I really do hope you get your stuff back. If your theory is right, that is wrong on so many levels - musicians steeling gear from another musician, wow.

Hopefully karma hits whoever did this good and hard!

Originally Posted by: maggiorI really do hope you get your stuff back. If your theory is right, that is wrong on so many levels - musicians steeling gear from another musician, wow.

Hopefully karma hits whoever did this good and har!

i agree with ya ,but it kinda makes sence idk maybe there druggies,but then again i been listeing to these guys play for 15 years,garage band.do i think they did,in this world anything is possible.but the messed up thing is i had called the cop working on this and told him my theory,so the a@s wipe tells me he has know cause too knock on ppl's door.are you kidding me is that not ur job.so NOW I HAVE TO.....
you think there gonna say hey come on in look around,whata a joke.

What about putting up some flyers around the neighborhood with pictures of what was stolen? Or just leaving them on people's doorsteps... don't put your address, just your name & phone number.

"The following items were stolen from my home on (date) at approximately (time)... anyone having any information please contact (name & phone number).

For all you know, it could be some kid that just told his Mom that his friend lent him the guitar & amp... a parent isn't going to necessarily know the value of what's stolen. Regardless, the more noise you make about it, the tougher its going to be to the thieves to try and sell the stuff.

If they only took the guitar stuff, and didn't ransack the house, then I really think its musician's that stole it, or at least someone that wanted guitar gear. Professional thieves are looking for cash and jewelry. They would work quickly, dumping pretty much every drawer in the house. They are looking for small, high-value, hard to identify items ("they took my gold necklace" is not nearly as incriminating as "they took my PRS Custom Blue 24"... you don't come across those every day).

This to me sounds like someone knew the gear was there, made a plan, and then executed it taking only the gear. They most likely knew how they were going to enter and exit the house. It does not sound like a random act. Could be, but I'll wager whoever did it had looked the house over several times and came up with a plan to take the stuff. Normal break-ins are usually pretty messy on the inside.

Good luck!

I HAD CALLED JUST ABOUT EVERY PAWN SHOP,AND THEY WERE ALL HELPFUL,I GAVE THEM THE SERIAL # on my usa,prs,and a discription on every piece of gear .they took my number ,and said if anything comes up they all said they would call. I got the numbers from original receipt on both amps and three out of four Guitars.so im good there.i haven't made the flyers as of yet,but i will tomorrow make enough to drop on or in every mail box Walmart on every car.and im gonna go too the local radio studio and pleed with them to broadcast.i knocked on that house behind me ,with a car in drive way ,no one answered.i must of knocked on every door in a three block radius.nobody seen or heard anything.its really starting to hit home now.that's mine stuff ,they took even if i go buy a new amp Guitar the pain will never leave.i know i had mentioned buying a strat.but i dont think i can.idk, u think this would never happen too me.but it did.i want to find these thieves and ,well i shouldn't say .they couldn't of left me one. This is so horrible.

It's sad that you're experiencing this. I've never experienced it myself, but I know that if anyone stole my gear, I'd become a far less pleasant person to be around. I honestly think there's one thing that sounds weird (and fishy) about this whole gear-theft. Didn't the police look for fingerprints on door handles and windows? Or any other evidence of someone unwanted entering the house, for that matter? Where I live, that's usually the first thing that happens when someone reports a break-in, while the owners of the house are being questioned for details.

Have you had anyone over for a visit lately, while your gear has been standing visibly? Unless you are 100% sure that they're innocent, consider asking them where they were at the time when the theft took place. I've known way too many people who's been robbed by people they trusted. Just make sure to ask them indirectly, and if they say they were with someone else, get that person (or those people to confirm it). You don't want to ask them directly, as that would make them realize you're suspecting them of. something, and you'd get nothing but a lie. If the police won't do what they can to help get your gear back, you can at least find out for yourself where everyone you know were.

I hope you get your stuff back soon. The sooner you get it back, the sooner you can start playing again.

You're doing all the right stuff. Stay positive. Sometimes these things work out and you do get the stuff back. Make sure you keep a constant eye on ebay and your local Craigslist.

Regarding the house in the back... keep trying, but be careful. You don't want someone to pull a gun or something. I do think you are on to something if they won't answer the door. One thing you might want to look into is giving a private investigator a call, especially if for any reason you really start to get a vibe that it IS the guys in the house in the back... you could call a private detective agency and find out how much it would cost to get them to investigate just that house. They are very experienced and can probably get a really good read talking to the people in the house. They are expensive, so make sure you're really clear with them about what they are going to do for you and how much it will cost.

Maybe see if you can see into the house from your own house, with a pair of binoculars or something? I'd really keep an eye on that place, try and observe what's going on at different times of day, even late at night... just trying to think of anything that might get you closer to finding who has your gear. Fingers crossed for ya... oh, and wait on buying replacement gear for a week or so... you never know, this may work out and you'll get the gear back.

One last thing...about whether or not its musicians... it has to be... you said they took the cables, right? I mean, who in their right mind would grab guitar cables unless you're doing so because you know that you want to be able to plug everything in and play it? I'm sure there was a lot of other stuff worth more money than guitar cables. Just because they play guitar, or want to, doesn't mean they wouldn't steal from someone... tons of unsavory characters out there that play.

Good luck & keep us posted.

Hey Axe- I suppose you've already taken a real, real close look at the area where the fence would have been crossed (?) Trampled grass, shoe scuffs or spots where dirt was rubbed off the fence in the process of climbing over it(?) If you find some small piece of physical evidence the police may consider it for probable cause. Try not to get sooo obsessed looking at the fence neighbor that you stop thinking about other possibilities. You're looking for someone who knew you had the nice gear AND knew WHEN u wouldn't be home. Probably not a very long list. Lot's of good advice here from all your GT friends.Good Luck

,BELIEF ME WHEN I TELL YOU THIS ,IM F$k in pissed you have know idea how or what im goin through.my wife is a complete mess shes already gun shopping and im right behind her on that.my axianty is through the rough.i have trust issues u wouldn't know about.angered is putting it softly,paceing through the house all day thinking and thinking who would do this too me. But i do know i can NOT LET THIS EAT ME AWAY. When i have to be strong for my family.i hold all that it my brother INTILL HAPPENS TO YOU ,AND I PRAY IT NEVER WILL YOU HAVE KNOW IDEA WHAT MY DAYS BEEN LIKE.MY FRIENDS THAT STOP BYE ,ARE ALL GOOD PPL WITH HIGH PAYING JOBS,OTHER THEN THAT IS MY OWN FAMILY ,SISTER HER HUSBAND MY DAD.I DID JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING I CAN DO THATS IT.COPS AINT DOIN NOTHING ABOUT IT. DO I REALLY WANT TO BELIEF IT WAS THOSE MUSICIANS BEHIND MY HOUSE OF COURSE NOT ,BUT THATS ALL I HAVE TO GO ON AT THE MOMENT.IM NOT BUYING ANOTHER GUITAR AT THIS POINT IT JUST WOULDN'T FEEL RIGHT THEN BUY A AMP..I DONT EVEN THINK I CAN PLAY ANYTHING RIGHT NOW.WISHFUL THINKING.SORRY BUT FEEL LIKE A TIME BOMB.AND I HAVE TO FIND AWAY TO GET RID OF HOW IM FEELIN.I REALLY HOPE THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN TOO ANYONE,.THANKS FOR UR SUPPORT PPL.

Originally Posted by: fretsmithHey Axe- I suppose you've already taken a real, real close look at the area where the fence would have been crossed (?) Trampled grass, shoe scuffs or spots where dirt was rubbed off the fence in the process of climbing over it(?) If you find some small piece of physical evidence the police may consider it for probable cause. Try not to get sooo obsessed looking at the fence neighbor that you stop thinking about other possibilities. You're looking for someone who knew you had the nice gear AND knew WHEN u wouldn't be home. Probably not a very long list. Lot's of good advice here from all your GT friends.Good Luck

Yes i been on that ,and the support i caint thank you guys enough.

just want to say thank you to all showed there concern.as far as the musicans behind my house it caint be dead end.i went knocking on there door today and the home owner answered the door very nice old man,so i had asked him who are the guys i hear playing music from ur house,he looks at me ands says its me and three of his friends.well he was around 60 years old.IM DONE MY FAULT FOR NOT INSUREING IT.THANKS AGAIN MY FRIENDS SLIP,MAGGIOR,FRETSMITH,AND EVERYONE ELSE ..BUMBED OUT ,.
TAKE CARE,KEEP ROCKIN MY FRIENDS,U GUYS ARE THE BEST.

I will bounce back from this tragedy.i refuse to let these bums ,thiefs control my life. Its a hard lick to take no doubt.but im not gonna sit in my house depressed anymore.i will get another Guitar and amp and cables,and get back too what I enjoy.i pray for my gear to be found.i once more want too thank everyone for ur support through this hardship.

As hard as it might be, I think you've chosen a good course of action. Don't let these a$$holes take your music from you. They can take your guitars, but they can't take the music from you. Music is great therapy. Many times I go into my practice area feeling less than happy with life after a long day and after 1-2 hours, I feel completely rejuvinated.

One step forward...that's all it takes to start.

Thanks Brother.have You Seen The Black Paisley Fender Strat.wow That Might Be My New Guitar,maybe.u Can Look At It On The Picture Thread.on Show Us Ur Axe The Thread I Started.u Gotta See It.

That's a pretty cool looking guitar. I'd have to see it in person though. Black on black finishes for some reason look a lot different in person. I remember looking at a black les paul studio online. I thought it looked awesome, In the store, it looked totally goth and turned me off.

My personal favorites in strats are maple fretboards with either the sunburst finish like Eric Johnson's guitar or white with the cream colored scratch plate (that last one might backwards). I'm usually stingy when it comes to paying extra for a finish or paint job, but back in 2000 when I went guitar shopping, I fell in love with the sunburst finish on the strat and gladly paid extra money for it. I didn't know it at the time, but it's a classic look for a strat.

You can't go wrong with a strat. I love my les paul studio, but my strat is the more versatile of the two. gotta love that signature strat tone too.

Looking at that paisly strat, 2 things jump out at me. It is not a "classic" strat configuration in that it has a humbucker in the bridge pickup. Also, it's either made in mexico or china. Especially since you are an experienced player and know the benefits of a quality instrument, I'd suggest you don't buy this sight unseen.

I haven't researched strats since back in 2000, but back then it was said that the Made in Mexico strats were pretty decent and comprable in many ways to an American made one. The overseas ones were not held in very high regard.

Buying a strat can make your head spin with all of the different configurations and stuff. At least they don't make the hard tail ones anymore. You had to decided standard (SSS) or deluxe (HSS), maple fretbaord or rosewood fretboard, hard tail or floating bridge...it made my head spin :-).

Sorry for your loss. I used to have a sport fishing website with message boards. One of the boards I set up was for everyone to help keep a look out for stolen fishing gear.
We helped recover some stuff and catch some aholes. Perhaps there should be a board like that here
Don

Originally Posted by: maggiorThat's a pretty cool looking guitar. I'd have to see it in person though. Black on black finishes for some reason look a lot different in person. I remember looking at a black les paul studio online. I thought it looked awesome, In the store, it looked totally goth and turned me off.

My personal favorites in strats are maple fretboards with either the sunburst finish like Eric Johnson's guitar or white with the cream colored scratch plate (that last one might backwards). I'm usually stingy when it comes to paying extra for a finish or paint job, but back in 2000 when I went guitar shopping, I fell in love with the sunburst finish on the strat and gladly paid extra money for it. I didn't know it at the time, but it's a classic look for a strat.

You can't go wrong with a strat. I love my les paul studio, but my strat is the more versatile of the two. gotta love that signature strat tone too.

Yeah i hade to pay more money just for that color i had on that prs blue crab fog ,but i had to have it i loved that color.i'll probably go to GC and check out there strats,i like white Guitars.

There's the standard,special,and deluxe three too choose from,just in that sence,i also like Steve via ibenaz.never had a Floyd rose,and not sure if i do..