STOLEN: Sandberg California PM4 Supreme

[Sumbabba]

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

[Bilbo]

Tragic news, my friend. I hope it turns up.

[mike257]

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.

[Prime_BASS]

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.

[Wooks79]

Blimey that's a nice bass

Best of luck mate, hope it finds it's way home!

[spongebob]

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

[TheGreek]

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..

[Sumbabba]

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&notif_t=photo_comment

[Musicman20]

Good luck, and I'm glad you had it insured (not that it helps ).

Nice bassz

[thisnameistaken]

That's a lovely looking bass, I'm sure it will turn up soon. I've shared your Facebook link.

[Gust0o]

Ouch

Good luck, chief - it's a very distinctive bass, so I hope it surfaces.

[clarkpegasus4001]

Good luck, I hope it turns up very soon.

[lettsguitars]

Leave your gear overnight? No, never, not ever. Especially while that tramp Cocker is about.

[Sumbabba]

Thanks guys and thanks for sharing thisnameistaken. I've definitely learnt my lesson letts!

[Mornats]

Just shared your FB post. Hope you get it back, that's one helluva nice bass.

[JayPH]

[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!!!!

[EdwardHimself]

Saw this this morning on facebook. Sorry to hear it, hopefully you will get it back soon.

[uke]

Just shared this on FB, fingers crossed!

[Sumbabba]

Thanks Uke!

[Sumbabba]

And thanks Mornats! The incredible response from friends and complete strangers has been very humbling.

[mrdirtyrob]

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!

[Sumbabba]

Thanks mrdirtyrob! It's had a huge response which gives me a glimmer of hope...

[Sumbabba]

Forgot to mention that the serial number is 10172.