CamdenRob

So has anyone made a successful claim after having a bass nicked at a gig?

I've been having random GAS attacks for a White Lionheart for a year or so now...

Reasonably settled with my gear for the first time since I came back to bass a couple of years back... I still have GAS of course but I'm in a happy place with my tone right now [size=4] [/size] Wal MKIII 6 - Sansamp BDDI - Glockenklang Blue Soul - Purple Chili Neo 112s.... all held together with obbm's finest.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1416495641' post='2610863'] I met one of my girlfriends (a good while ago now!) after a gig - she said, 'If you can handle a woman like you handle that bass then I'm the one for you!' ...or words to that effect. At first I thought she'd be all I'd ever need. Then I got bored with her, abused her for a while, alternated between her and another, kept her locked in a case under the bed for a bit, then traded her in for another one. [/quote] Well it's always tempting to go for something shiny, sleek and modern with a flawless finish - but to be honest there is something to be said for a good vintage model, a few chips in the finish, a little tarnishing here and there, but lots of character and worth a fair bit more to boot...

[quote name='ras52' timestamp='1416493996' post='2610833'] Short-lived, or short-scaled? [/quote] I don't think she'd be impressed if I was playing either... The last time i impressed a girl with my bass playing was 1996 and I think that was mostly down to her being on mushrooms at the time.

[quote name='ras52' timestamp='1416493438' post='2610819'] Hide the Wal, she only recommends four-stringed fellas :-) [/quote] ... twas a short lived glimmer of hope.

Well thats cheered me up.

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1416490871' post='2610771'] No problem Rob. I had a long to and fro with Direct Line over this when we moved house. I wanted to make sure that my gear was fully covered by the policy whilst at home (it was), despite them not wanting a list of individual items. I asked them to clarify their policy in writing - as some insurers get a bit vague over things like musical instruments, jewelry, works of art, etc - and received a letter confirming the cover, but drawing attention to the clause about it not extending to 'items for business use' (or some such). So in short: yes, I'd strongly recommend you get a policy specific to paying gigs. Paul [/quote] Thanks Paul, much appreciated. So I guess the question is... Anyone have cover for paying gigs, had something nicked and successfully made a claim? If yes... who was it and where do I sign up?

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1416485745' post='2610658'] I'm with Direct Line (Home Plus I think it's called) and that covers me for up to £4K per individual item (unspecified, with a maximum total claim of £50K I think), including instruments. However... instruments [u]aren't[/u] covered if they're used for a commercial purpose. Nor are other items - that would require a separate business insurance policy. So if you're earning money from gigging, session work or whatever, then your instruments aren't covered by home insurance. At least that's the case with Direct Line, but I think it applies to the vast majority of home insurance policies. So you'd better get that Wal of yours insured if you're showing off with it down the local for beer money! PS: the advice I've had from a friend who works in insurance is to look into how each company deals with claims. There are plenty of cheap options out there, but the cheapest ones tend to fight paying out with tooth and claw. Some of the bigger names are more expensive, but they tend to pay out with less hassle when you need them to - which IMO is what you want to be paying for with insurance cover. [/quote] Thanks for that, that's very helpful actually as I have exactly the same policy with Directline.. same limits and everything. Better get myself some proper cover I think. I guess playing gigs is a bit of a grey area where I'd be covered if I didn't receive any fee, but if we did end up getting a few quid I wouldn't be covered... maybe I'll give them a call, it would be handy to know if i'm covered at rehearsal studios etc.

I really need to look into some proper insurance for my gear... pretty sure it won't be covered under my house insurance policy when I'm out and about gigging etc.

It would be nice to have a few more exhibitors... My only experience of the show was last years event and I underatand it has been bigger in the past. I only went to check out gear having little interest in seeing any of the seminars etc.

Im pretty sure if Wal, ACG, Status, Overwater or any of the other UK builders could have a full order book charging £10k an instrument they would do... [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1416481776' post='2610592'] You can get one for £30 in John Lewis. [url="http://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-co-wool-felt-fedora-hat/p1311147?sku=233314385&kpid=233314385&s_kenid=2ce6deb2-bb10-f708-829d-000055265c9b&s_kwcid=403x57009&tmad=c&tmcampid=73&kpid=233314385"]http://www.johnlewis...&kpid=233314385[/url] [/quote] Also, I actually have one of those.

[quote name='allighatt0r' timestamp='1416478529' post='2610542'] I don't need this, because I've just bought a Behringer BDI21 and had a very kind basschatter do the mids mod for me.... But I'm buying one anyway. What is wrong with me?! [/quote] I thought it was just me that did things like that....

I'd buy a Basschat mug

[quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1416411669' post='2609942'] I've never had one, but I believe the handles are rubbish... [/quote] indeed... I had a similar one and this happened.

I usually just swig my lemon oil straight from the bottle but your new mug is a much classier alternative...

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1416402890' post='2609790'] Well I certainly didn't mean for this to happen haha Si [/quote] Sorry... I can't resist a good dig at the clangstick every now and then and it's been a while since the last one.

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1416399884' post='2609745'] Speaking of Mark King, could you not ban "Slapping" from the Exhibitor Stands....? [/quote] Or make anyone who wants to do it pay £5 for a ticket to guarantee thier place?

Lovely Never played an MTD.

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1416391146' post='2609602'] There's bound to be plenty of people who don't understand me hating Rickenbackers...... [/quote] I understand...