Members FastAssTT Posted February 16, 2010 Members Share Posted February 16, 2010 I posted this a while ago, but I thought it wouldn't hurt to post it again. A guitar was stolen from me in January 2007 when I lived in San Diego, California. It was someone posing as a PRS artist representative. He was going to get me a PRS HB at a discounted rate. He also did some setups, work, repairs, PUP swaps to dozens of my other guitars as well, so I thought he was a reputable guy. I gave him $2500 for a HB that was supposedly being custom made for me. Right before the custom HB was to be finished, I gave him my 2005 PRS HB1 to do a setup. That was the last I saw the guitar. I even contacted Paul Reed Smith and Winn Krozack at PRS Guitars to get some more information on this guy and was informed that he has never had any affiliation with the PRS Guitar Company. Police reports have been filed and I even won a small claims case in San Diego. A judgement against the guilty party was granted in my favor, but that is all it is, "a judgement" with no guarantee of getting the guitar or my money back. There have been a few questions why I waited so long to post this thread----I have kind of come to terms that I may never see the $$$ again but if there is a guy out there that has the guitar, I would be willing to buy it back. It was my first PRS that was like that and I wrote/recorded some songs on it that mean a lot to me and it represent a certain time in my life that was very important to me (i.e. the loss of a family member) etc and I would like to have the guitar back Anyways, I know it is a long shot trying to find it but it is a: 2005 PRS Hollowbody 1 with piezo, Non 10-top with birds, OHSC, case candy in Grey-Black. Serial number 5 94657. If anyone comes across it or has any information, please contact me. Pics can be found here: http://s15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/FastAssTT/2005%20PRS%20Hollowbody%201--Serial%20Number%205%2094657/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members _pete_ Posted February 16, 2010 Members Share Posted February 16, 2010 Damn. That is a beauty. I hope you can get her back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members fu2jobu Posted February 17, 2010 Members Share Posted February 17, 2010 A few people asked me to post his nameRichard Thunderhill aka "Crave"And yes he disappeared unfortunately, I have a guy tracking him down, we'll see what comes of it What a Dick that guy is..... sorry had to use the pun. Wonder if it's the guy from Castle Park High in Chula Vista, California. Might be able to get a private dick to pose as a classmate, idk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FastAssTT Posted February 17, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 17, 2010 Google is my friend too fu2jobu....lolSame guy and I found the same info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dougie.Douglas Posted February 17, 2010 Members Share Posted February 17, 2010 Damn thats a nice guitar... I Really hope you get it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fu2jobu Posted February 17, 2010 Members Share Posted February 17, 2010 Google is my friend too fu2jobu....lolSame guy and I found the same info I kinda figured but couldn't pass up the Dick pun so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FastAssTT Posted February 24, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 24, 2010 Bump it to the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FastAssTT Posted March 17, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 17, 2010 T T T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members humbuckerstrat Posted March 17, 2010 Members Share Posted March 17, 2010 Sorry to hear that, I hope they catch the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kulardenu Posted March 17, 2010 Members Share Posted March 17, 2010 Better yet I hope YOU catch the guy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ponch Posted March 17, 2010 Members Share Posted March 17, 2010 thats awful, i had a fender mustang stolen from me at a gig in june 2009 and ive not heard anything else since. its disgusting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CriminalyInsane Posted March 17, 2010 Members Share Posted March 17, 2010 Best of luck! I'll keep my eyes peeled down here in the Philly area...I'll write that serial number down on the back of one of my business cards and keep it in my wallet... Really feel for ya... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GibsonQC Posted March 22, 2010 Members Share Posted March 22, 2010 Nice guitar, I'm very sorry to hear about your misfortune with that guy. If I happen to see it in/around Des Moines, I will let you know. Probably a dumb question, but you have been checking e-bay & craigslist (both locally & nationally), right? You can search craigslist by searching via Google: type in: PRS Hollowbody site:Craigslist.org After the search is finished, you can select "advanced options" and view a certain timeframe. For a regional craigslist search, you can use searchtempest. Don't forget Kijiji and other forums. If he's low enough to steal money & a PRS, it wouldn't surprise me if he tried to unload it somewhere where people know it's worth. Also, don't forget Daddys Online Music, Music-Go-Round, Guitar Center (Used Gear), and any other used sites. You'd be surprised where/when it might pop up if you keep looking. Just last week, I spotted a a Carvin guitar on e-bay that I had sold years ago, and I wasn't even looking for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bxxandy Posted March 24, 2010 Members Share Posted March 24, 2010 Dang, that sucks. If I come upon it in any of my occasional "gear-searcher moods" I'll be sure to let you know man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Edge11 Posted March 24, 2010 Members Share Posted March 24, 2010 I'm from san diego I'll keep a look out man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jsullalex Posted March 25, 2010 Members Share Posted March 25, 2010 There are many things I would do for a guitar like that but stealing is not one of them. Good luck man i'll let you know if I see it in the Boston area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dbsens13 Posted March 26, 2010 Members Share Posted March 26, 2010 Dang dude, real sorry to hear about this. I'm in Riverside. I'll keep my eyes open. I hope YOU find the guy and get your Guitar back and throw that sack of balls in jail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FastAssTT Posted March 28, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 Bump it upThanks for all of your help guys. It is MUCH appreciated!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brewski Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 glad I do my own guitar work - I took a Fender Acoustic to a shop fro repair and they broke the neck. Last time ayone has ever touched my stuff besides my neighbor and office mate. hope you get it back bro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarGuy503 Posted March 29, 2010 Members Share Posted March 29, 2010 Thats a nice guitar... I hope you find her... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FastAssTT Posted May 27, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 27, 2010 Bump it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FastAssTT Posted July 18, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 18, 2010 Bumpin to the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FastAssTT Posted November 12, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 12, 2010 Been a few monthsLets BUMP IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cscbo1 Posted November 12, 2010 Members Share Posted November 12, 2010 Have you posted this over at Birds and Moons? those guys are pretty sharp, and good detectives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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