Sumbabba Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) Another sad tale of thievery: I played a lovely little festival called the Edale Folk Festival on Saturday night. It was set in a very secluded and idyllic location in the Edale Valley in the Peak District and was attended by approximately 500 people (including, randomly, Jarvis Cocker who was selling Pimm's!). My band was headlining and we played an absolute stormer of a set (even if I do say so myself). As it was such a small and local affair all the bands thought nothing of leaving their gear backstage in the main tent overnight and we all proceeded to go and get pissed down the local pub. The next day I went back to the site to pick up my stuff and lo and behold, my bass was the only bit of kit that wasn't there. Cue lots of running around talking to the organisers and panicked phone calls to other band members who had already left. Unfortunately no-one had picked it up or put it somewhere safe and I finally had to conclude that, however unlikely it seemed, it'd been nicked. I told the local police and it is insured but damn I loved that bass. A custom spec Sandberg California PM4 Supreme with an imbuia top & headstock, alder body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, mother-of-pearl block inlays and black hardware. I can remember each and every contour of the body, the response of each fret on the fretboard, the way the bass pot would be a little bit difficult to turn, each and every ding in the wood. Most of all I can remember how it sounded... Last night I actually cried over a plank of wood for heaven's sake! I've emailed this poster to every music shop and Cash Converters within 50 miles of the site so finger crossed. If you know anyone who lives around those areas then please ask them to keep an eye out for it. It's one of a kind! Many thanks. Edited May 24, 2012 by Sumbabba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Tragic news, my friend. I hope it turns up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 This is awful - at least you can take some small solace in the fact that an instrument so unique should be easily identifiable. Here's hoping for its safe and prompt return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 At least it's something easily reconisable so hoppefully this makes it's way back to you sharpish! Bass looks awesome too. Good luck dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooks79 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Blimey that's a nice bass Best of luck mate, hope it finds it's way home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) Lowest of the low - I can't imagine how upset you must be. I sincerely hope you get it back soon, and that the thieves responsible receive some swift (and painful) karmic justice. Edited May 21, 2012 by spongebob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Unusual bass - hopefully the thieving bastards aren't too clever and try to sell it in one of the more obvious places and you get it back quickly.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumbabba Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 Thanks guys, my post on Facebook has had an amazing response so hopefully someone, somewhere will see it and let me know. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150918074584311&set=a.55899049310.62239.39329794310&type=1&theater¬if_t=photo_comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Good luck, and I'm glad you had it insured (not that it helps ). Nice bassz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 That's a lovely looking bass, I'm sure it will turn up soon. I've shared your Facebook link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Ouch Good luck, chief - it's a very distinctive bass, so I hope it surfaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkpegasus4001 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Good luck, I hope it turns up very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Leave your gear overnight? No, never, not ever. Especially while that tramp Cocker is about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumbabba Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Thanks guys and thanks for sharing thisnameistaken. I've definitely learnt my lesson letts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Just shared your FB post. Hope you get it back, that's one helluva nice bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayPH Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 [quote name='lettsguitars' timestamp='1337643470' post='1663497'] Leave your gear overnight? No, never, not ever. Especially while that tramp Cocker is about. [/quote] That's who my moneys on. Bad luck that in such a quiet place too. I hope she finds her way back to you safe and sound. Robbing Cnuts!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Saw this this morning on facebook. Sorry to hear it, hopefully you will get it back soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uke Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Just shared this on FB, fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumbabba Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Thanks Uke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumbabba Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 And thanks Mornats! The incredible response from friends and complete strangers has been very humbling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdirtyrob Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 I shared this on facebook, and noticed that 2 or 3 other musician friends had already done so. Best of luck in getting it back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumbabba Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 Thanks mrdirtyrob! It's had a huge response which gives me a glimmer of hope... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumbabba Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 Forgot to mention that the serial number is 10172. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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