farmer61 Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Just reading the post about the guitar stolen in Poland and got me thinking. I really must take some quality close up pics of dings, special marks and must note down the serial numbers of my basses in the event of any of them being stolen from home, gig etc That's all! Quote
EssentialTension Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 [quote name='farmer61' post='1140000' date='Feb 24 2011, 02:35 PM']Just reading the post about the guitar stolen in Poland and got me thinking. I really must take some quality close up pics of dings, special marks and must note down the serial numbers of my basses in the event of any of them being stolen from home, gig etc That's all![/quote] Yes, and at least two copies of all of them. Quote
mart Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 What our insurance company recommended was getting some photos taken of you holding the instrument, and some showing the serial numbers. So I've now got a folder full of photos. No, actually it's not full. Definitely not full. There's definitely space for a few photos of that new bass I'm dreaming about ... Quote
coasterbass Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 And if you take digital photos then print them out or back them up so that when they steal your laptop/camera as well you still have your piccies Quote
purpleblob Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 [quote name='farmer61' post='1140000' date='Feb 24 2011, 02:35 PM']Just reading the post about the guitar stolen in Poland and got me thinking. I really must take some quality close up pics of dings, special marks and must note down the serial numbers of my basses in the event of any of them being stolen from home, gig etc That's all![/quote] Good point. I used to have the serial numbers of things stored away, but over time I've mislaid them - that's a good reminder for me to update all this info. Quote
BigRedX Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Anyone using [url="http://www.dbtwang.com/"]dbTwang[/url]? Quote
Big_Stu Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 My first bass was a Gibson EB3, s/n 907469; I'll never forget that. My current (custom) has no number, trying telling the insurers that, "does not compute" they say. But there's only 3 like it in the world & I know where the other two are. Mine is the one with the ding in the top horn! Quote
Cat Burrito Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Yes I do. I have a folder with printed off pics & details. Plus kit is insured Quote
Linus27 Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Does anyone know if you should notify your household insurance company that you own a musical instrument or would they just cover it under household content insurance? Quote
casapete Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 [quote name='Linus27' post='1140302' date='Feb 24 2011, 07:18 PM']Does anyone know if you should notify your household insurance company that you own a musical instrument or would they just cover it under household content insurance?[/quote] Believe it depends on the value of the instrument, and the insurance company too. Mine asks to specify anything of value over £500 - just had to give details of stuff, but have got pics & serial numbers noted just in case really. Am sure that different insurers will have other criteria though. Quote
Spike Vincent Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 [quote name='Linus27' post='1140302' date='Feb 24 2011, 07:18 PM']Does anyone know if you should notify your household insurance company that you own a musical instrument or would they just cover it under household content insurance?[/quote] Mine also specifies single items over £500.I did have problems with one insurance company who didn't get the fact that a 1978 Fender Precision got MORE valuable as it got older rather than it depreciated.. Quote
Linus27 Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Thank you. I think I need to get a folder together with photos and serial numbers and contact the insurance company just to be on the safe side. Quote
tony_m Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 I've also got mine recorded on [url="http://www.immobilise.com/index.php"]Immobilise[/url], along with my bikes and other portable items. Quote
neepheid Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 Yes, I do have a note of these things, along with (some) photos. Quote
crez5150 Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 [quote name='Johnston' post='1141459' date='Feb 25 2011, 04:48 PM']What do you do if your bass has no serial number???[/quote] Tippex Quote
dmccombe7 Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 When i renewed my house insurance i specifically asked about value of my basses and kit and was told no limit provided I have proof of ownership i.e photos etc. I still have all my original receipts too which might also have the serial numbers but that's worth checking. This is a good reminder to confirm insurance policy & conditions haven't changed over the past few yrs cause they wouldn't tell me if they did. Thanks Dave Quote
bigash Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 [quote name='Spike Vincent' post='1140369' date='Feb 24 2011, 08:16 PM']Mine also specifies single items over £500.I did have problems with one insurance company who didn't get the fact that a 1978 Fender Precision got MORE valuable as it got older rather than it depreciated..[/quote] I would just tell them, you'll save them a few quid, and give me a 63 as a replacement. Quote
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