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The slime busted through my back door when I wasn't home. This happened on 12/7. I already have an e-bay search set up. Any other ideas as to where to keep a lookout. The Rick is in a national database since I had the serial#. Theoretically, if it shows up in a pawn shop, I will get it back. Can I register it stolen with Rickenbacker-do they have such a service? Description of basses (all lefty):

Rickenbacker bass left handed model 4001 natural woodgrain (mapleglow) and white binding (yellowed from age). Black pickguard and nameplate which they didn’t come with-I special ordered the guard and nameplate after initial purchase. Volume and tone knobs (4) are missing. Small 1/8" dent at back edge of longer “horn” although the bass is very clean cosmetically. Has a bone colored nut (original issue was black) with thin blue plastic shims under each string. Serial year/date code is “TE” serial # is 1708.

Ibanez Soundgear model SR800RB Black, left- handed. Saddles near bridge are offset a little in order to align strings symmetrically over the neck if I recall correctly on this feature. Back is basically clean with one noticeable scratch.<br> Feel free to e-mail me at [email protected]

Fender Jazz bass (I believe Japanese model) sunburst and has long subtle crack in finish on front of body. Pickguard is missing-you can see the screw holes for it.

Sorry to hear about your loss. I'll keep an eye out here in Atlanta.

report it to the Vintage Guitar "stolen gear" website.

damn varmits!

Sorry to hear about that Abbott. First, I would post this info on the Rick corporate forum as well (if you haven't already).

I came very close to having my '82 4001S stolen in the mid-90's, but they didn't hit the lower level in the bi-level house I was renting. They only hit the living room and bedrooms in the usual spots. I was very lucky. They also missed my mid-60's Hagstrom, stereo system, computer, etc. The basses were in the cases in the a back room in the lower level.

I've heard of ex-owners trolling local pawn shops, as sometimes those systems don't work. I think a trombone player got a horn back by hitting the pawn shops in his area.

Don't forget about checking Craig's List as well.

I've had the same thing happen to me, so I know how a home break-in feels. I had dreams about it for a long time. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. Good luck!

Aw man, thats TERRIBLE. I'll keep an eye out on craigslist and ebay.

man thats got to hurt. my heart goes out to you and i hope you get them back very soon.