jmstone Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I posted something about my Ibanez Roadster a while back: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=45076&st=0"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=45076&st=0[/url] I was borrowing it from the guitarist in my band (who in turn was borrowing it from his Dad's church - the church having upgraded all its instruments and apparently having no need for such a tatty instrument!?)... Anyway, since that time, the guitarist has mysteriously disappeared (he slowly dropped out of coming to rehearsals, making excuses at the last minute - we suspect his girlfriend was unhappy with the band in some way). We now have a new guitarist, but I still have this bass, which I really like, but I'm in a kind of strange situation with it - not having paid for it, it isn't mine, so I feel ambivalent about spending money on it - even buying new strings. I have repeatedly emailed our ex-guitarist, and have now emailed the church on 2 email addresses I found on the web, but have been met with radio silence... So, how do I play this? I'm half thinking it would be easiest to drop it over to the Church so I don't have to worry about it anymore if only they would bother to answer an email.. or maybe I should just treat it as my own (with the exception of selling it!) until (if) they ask for it back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithless Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I don't think, you should 'feel' guilty in any way - you've contacted both the Guitarist and the Church, but you got silence. Furthermore, as you've mentioned, Church upgraded it's equipment, so they don't actually need that [i]ol' Ibby[/i] (which I clearly understand). I'd say - enjoy da bass, mate! Faith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~tl Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I would suggest either phoning the church or going there in person. You're much more likely to get a response that way, since they're obviously a bit lax about checking/replying to e-mails. It might be worth getting in touch with your mate's dad as well, since he'll presumably know who at the church you should speak to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeefChief Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 So basically you're stealing from God. Shame on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Sell it and use the cash to buy some Judas Priest vinyl to play backwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I'd take it over to the Church and explain the situation to whomever is in charge. If you want the bass, indicate that this is the case and offer to make a reasonable donation to Church funds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I would say relieve yourself of the burden by way of an act of charitable kindness. Give it to me. God will smile upon you. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 No 47 virgins for you then mate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 [quote name='WHUFC BASS' post='575317' date='Aug 20 2009, 11:34 AM']No 47 virgins for you then mate...[/quote] Damn!!!! Only 47? G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 [quote name='lozbass' post='575248' date='Aug 20 2009, 10:46 AM']I'd take it over to the Church and explain the situation to whomever is in charge. If you want the bass, indicate that this is the case and offer to make a reasonable donation to Church funds.[/quote] +1. Best way forward. Done the right thing, with a cheap bass as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeefChief Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 [quote name='lozbass' post='575248' date='Aug 20 2009, 10:46 AM']If you want the bass, indicate that this is the case and offer to make a reasonable donation to Church funds.[/quote] ...so that they can cover up more child sexual abuse. Steal it I say. Then play some of that "core" music (deathcore? shitcore? rapecore? I dunno). At midnight. On top of a grave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 (edited) [quote name='lozbass' post='575248' date='Aug 20 2009, 10:46 AM']I'd take it over to the Church and explain the situation to whomever is in charge. If you want the bass, indicate that this is the case and offer to make a reasonable donation to Church funds.[/quote] +Twelvety! ... Like John and Loz said!... ....make sure you get proof of ownership! Edited August 20, 2009 by MB1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 [quote name='MB1' post='575470' date='Aug 20 2009, 01:15 PM']+Twelvety![/quote] That's Numberwang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='575518' date='Aug 20 2009, 01:41 PM']That's Numberwang.[/quote] Class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Class! that was funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmstone Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 So just to update everyone, I left a message on the answerphone for the church, and the pastor has texted me to ask how much I wanted to pay for it.. So now I am the proud owner of a slightly tatty, but perfectly usable Ibanez Roadster ('79) for the princely sum of £120! James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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