Bassmonkey

[quote name='timmo' timestamp='1494966997' post='3300117'] Hopefully you can prove they are yours other than just by an unusual roqsolid cover. My stepson had a load of fishing gear nicked. He found some in CC. The police found out who sold it fton CCTV. They were familiar with him. My stepson was asked if he could prove they were his. He said he could get the shop to vouch for the stuff he bought from him. That wasn't enough. The shop kept the gear and the thief got away with it. They are legalised fences [/quote] I can. There is no doubt. The police agree

I claimed. The claim was declined. No sign of violent break in. Any returned goods are mine. Still waiting with fingers crossed. Update to follow once I liaise with the police. Andy

Blimey - that prompted debate eh? Thanks all again for the advice and views. The best bit here is the flukey way I found out. A bassist colleague called me last week and we ended up talking amps. He is sick of hauling a big rig. I told him about my Orange Terror rig. (I bought a replacement) he went off to investigate. Then last night, he sent me a link to a local Cash Converters asking if the pictured amp was the same model - the amp in the pic was actually mine. I looked on their site and they also had my mic and other stolen items. What are the chances????? So.....here's the update: I went to the store as advised by the police. My amp was in the window. Orange Terror Bass 500W. Custom Orange wooden cabinet. Roqsolid cover £299. Bargain! I looked around and found the mic. Shure 87A, Sennheiser Freeport body pack. Mono Producer Bag. Half a dozen mic/instrument leads £99. Bargain. Spoke to the manager, advised him they're mine. He asked a few questions about how I knew (not difficult having non standard cases) he was satisfied. He said he'd take em off sale (and did do immediately) and he warned me to keep on at the police as they may be slow to respond. All in all, a thoroughly nice fella. I followed up the trip with an email to both him and the police reiterating what had been agreed. Next thing I got a call from the cops at 13.00. They've been in, recovered the items and will call me for a statement. Now that is impressive. I am waiting with fingers crossed. Sadly, my in ear receiver, ear phones, tool kit, Atlas mic stand base and iPod have gone but I have replaced em all already. Am hugely grateful to get anything back and hope that some thieving scrote gets their collar felt as a result. Time will tell. Andy

Asked the police advice. They mailed back last night (impressed) with this: Thanks for email Can you attend at the shop and pass the crime number to the manager reference this item and ask them to remove item from sale pending officers attending to seize it. I have activated the crime and will allocate the crime out for investigation. A officer in charge will be I touch with you in due course but I am afraid I cannot give a time or date for this as this will depend on the officers commitments but it will be actioned. I am on my way. Fingers crossed and thx for the advice all. Andy

Cheers guys. I am gonna go there tomorrow and take it from there. Sure it won't be the first time this has happened.

Last year, I had my amp and gig bag stolen. My Orange Terror Bass along with micm wireless pack, bag and leads has now turned up at a local cash converters. I've rung the police and reported the find and await their response. I have the receipt and will contact PMT (where I bought it from) to get the serial number in the AM. I am concerned that it may be sold so plan to go in first thing. Anyone suggest best next steps? Cant believe its turned up since last October. Andy

Oy - get off my guitar!

Bought a P Bass mid brown pick guard. Looks lovely on my Matt Freeman. Great comms, quick delivery. No hassle. Buy with confidence. Andy

As a result of this I have been on a You Tube trip remembering all those great Sweet songs. Happy days

Its the weight that's a killer with these. Like having a grand piano around your neck. Aside from that - great basses

We do OK these days, venues call us however, a few years ago we played a pub which was outside of our usual areas. When we arrived, the landlady told us was usually pretty quiet on band nights. It turned out to be a complete stormer, people who can stayed and we all had a great night. Our error was not to book follow dates while we were there. We tried to call them several times afterwards to rebook but never got to even speak to the landlady - the last time they answered and said they'd see if she was in when we heard her muted voice say "who is it?....tell 'em I'm not in" Needless to say we never rang back. Who knows - stupidity plays a part I guess?

Bought a Matt Freeman P Bass from Dunc today. What a gent. Trade with confidence, top bloke. Andy

[quote name='Jimryan' timestamp='1489853028' post='3260349'] Just finished my latest mod project (red fiver) so here's my two... [url="http://s1258.photobucket.com/user/jimryan88/media/_20170318_145642_zpsh3jozumd.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote]TriForce Bass. Love it

Just been on the site and can't see them anymore. May be worth dropping an Email?

I bought one direct from Ernie Ball a couple of years ago. Not sure if they're still available but was only a few quid as i recall Andy

Here's mine. 2001 USA P Bass. Gave it a bit of a facelift rather than the white pick guard it had originally. I love it.

And, as well as being a top guy, Blue plays a Les Paul bass! Bravo my friend, bravo!

I really like that. I usually prefer more traditional bass styles but the Bongo is so quirky it's cool. Not enough to pull the trigger though

Bought a couple of Gator cases from Pete. Top guy. Buy with confidence. Andy

Bought a pair of Hercules wall hangers. Easy and straightforward transaction. Good comms and double quick delivery. Happy days