Steve's Bass is Stolen
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- An Incriminating Video By Dave Markey. Steven McDonald, (bassist of Redd Kross) is joined by friends Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth), Jennifer Schwartz (Lovedolls), Pat Fear (aka Bill Bartell of White Flag, RIP), and Dave Markey as they confront a Hollywood area music store that had put Steve's beloved bass guitar on sale in 1994. The bass guitar was stolen 12 years previous to this, on which he had recorded Redd Kross' classic LP "Born Innocent". Steve had personalized the guitar in such a way that it was entirely unique, and the serial number was clearly altered. No amount of witnesses, photographic evidence, police presence or discussion helped the situation that day, unfortunately. Steve later purchased his stolen bass from the said store, happy to have the instrument back. But does the store owner act like he was innocent, or even show an ounce of empathy?
The store owner didn't want to get arrested for recieving stolen goods. All musicians should avoid this music store.
Pawn stores never get arrested for that. You have to prove that they knew it was stolen.
And 5 years later from this, Thurston (and the rest of Sonic Youth) had a ton of guitars stolen!
The worst part of this story is that music store prick made money coming and going. So sorry for your loss Steven, and so glad for your recovery in the end.
Great video. Having one of my guitars stolen is one of my worst nightmares! No amount of money can replace the mojo and history you make with a guitar. :)
Glad Steven got his guitar back. Thanks for sharing @Dave Markey.
Steve was on Chris Shifflett's podcast and told this story. They ended up in court, and the deal was the store owner wanted at least what he had in the bass, $600. It was the best deal Steve could get, not having any hard evidence, and he took the deal. His parents originally got it for $400, so his family is still only into the bass for $1000, he seems to believe it's worth it.
Did Steve ever get it back? I agree he was way too nice and that just shows that he's a classy guy but that owner was a total asshole. He had guilty written all over his face! I hope that Steve was able to get his bass back - I can definitely understand how much it would mean to him.
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I'm glad that, at very least, Steve got his bass back.
Aww poor Steve!! He's so sweet about it though, he could have gone in their and screamed at that stupid a hole but he didn't he was so polite :) But that's why we love him :D
should have stolen it back
i made the mistake of letting a club kid crash at my first apt on occasion and i found my limited edition electric blue gibson sg w/ trap inlays and emg pickups stolen one morning... i can relate. i know it wound up at a place like this in exchange for some crack.
I'm sorry your good will was taken advantage of. Fuck club bums.
...I had the same issue some months ago. The fckng son of a bitch who stole my 90s Gibson tbird was in my band, he had the keys and also he stole some money from the band in order to buy some coke and heroin..then I had to pay back for my own bass, I will never forget it, not only for the money but for my soulbound bass...shit happens...
Thank you for sharing
thanks for reposting dave!
Right on Thurston.
get an attorney? just buy the fucking thing if it means that much to you.
haha bill! :)