G Man Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Ah yes, and all is right with the world again. Glad to have had the opportunity to help out on this one and really glad a killer guitar has found it's way home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burningyen Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 So cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtone Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Happy endings indeedy!! Glad all worked out for everyone in the end.Kudos to BTMN for organizing the fundraiser (don't know how I missed that!). PM on the way Gene... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serial Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Could someone post the collection link on this thread if it's not already a sticky?Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formula73 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 It's fantastic. I think it needs a set of 10s (these feel like 9s), but other than that, it's the bomb-diggety. It looks just like it did back in 04, like nobody's even played it, except the frets are clean. Back then, I didn't know about 0000 steel wool and they were green except on the very top where the strings rubbed. I got to jam on it last night with my uncle and some friends and it was just awesome. The neck is better than I remember. If they ever post any pics or video, I'll be sure to post it up.I just still can't believe this. BTW: the owner before Kiz, who owned it since late 04, contacted me via ebay with the name of the pawn shop in San Diego where he bought it. He apparently bought another of my stolen guitars which was sold to some metal kid in Sweden (that sounds like the Rich, for sure)shortly thereafter. The owner of the shop (since sold and retired) said that it was a Navy guy who sold it all to them. I'm fairly sure I know who it was and if I'm right, he's probably dead from an OD or in prison. I'd still like to see him fall down a flight of stairs, but he was heading down that path all on his own. As to why they were never entered into any database, I have no idea, but TC was able to track down the police report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorrow Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 It's fantastic. I think it needs a set of 10s (these feel like 9s), but other than that, it's the bomb-diggety. It looks just like it did back in 04, like nobody's even played it, except the frets are clean. Back then, I didn't know about 0000 steel wool and they were green except on the very top where the strings rubbed. I got to jam on it last night with my uncle and some friends and it was just awesome. The neck is better than I remember. If they ever post any pics or video, I'll be sure to post it up. I just still can't believe this. BTW: the owner before Kiz, who owned it since late 04, contacted me via ebay with the name of the pawn shop in San Diego where he bought it. He apparently bought another of my stolen guitars which was sold to some metal kid in Sweden (that sounds like the Rich, for sure)shortly thereafter. The owner of the shop (since sold and retired) said that it was a Navy guy who sold it all to them. I'm fairly sure I know who it was and if I'm right, he's probably dead from an OD or in prison. I'd still like to see him fall down a flight of stairs, but he was heading down that path all on his own. As to why they were never entered into any database, I have no idea, but TC was able to track down the police report. You're in the Navy too, so... a colleague? Man, that sucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formula73 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Meth was a plague in San Diego back then, and shipmates were not immune. He'd crushed his left hand some months earlier and the doctor told him he ought to try playing guitar or bass to rebuild some dexterity. He used to come over and I'd sit with him and play bass, so he knew my stuff. I guess it was just a downward spiral, from there. He only came by sporadically and then, after that night, he never showed up, again. I'm pissed, yeah, but he seemed like an ok guy. Part of me wants him to rot in Hell and the other wonders if he ever made it out alive, and if he did, if he ever thinks about stealing my stuff. Guilt? Remorse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTMN Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Money collection is all done! Give that $10 to a local soup kitchen or similar please!!!Original thread: http://www.hamerfanclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=49957 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRedWhite Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 The story is almost unbelievable. Straight to a NCIS episode. And the people in here are outstanding, i think i know you formula73 from the guitar101 forums, just glad you got your baby back, and TC, sir, you were just great. Thank you BTMN, it was a genius idea, you were quick and efficient Now..about the cheeseburgers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTMN Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Got me 3 Wendy's Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers and a medium Fry for Lunch on Friday. MMMMMM!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KH Guitar Freak Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Oh noes. Is this TC from the ESP forums as well??? You know there is only one TC There's only one TC that gives people lectures on police law enforcements... Anyway, since when were you a Hamer user??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TattooedCarrot Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 Oh noes. Is this TC from the ESP forums as well??? You know there is only one TC There's only one TC that gives people lectures on police law enforcements... Anyway, since when were you a Hamer user??? Since last Friday, and as you can see from the thread, that lasted about 6 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formula73 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I finally got the net handle. Tattooed Carrot...inked ginger kid...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TattooedCarrot Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 I finally got the net handle. Tattooed Carrot...inked ginger kid...lol Yep.....although I hit 44 in Oct, so not so much a kid anymore. But I do still get carded occasionally - I suffer Gilligan syndrome. My 21 year old son is starting to look older than me!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamer95USA Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Sorry to hear that a Navy serviceman spun out on crank stole your gear, Formula73. I'm glad that the people involved recovered one of the stolen guitars. That guy is already suffering from his addiction and is hurting himself and the people around him. Hopefully, the rest of the stolen guitars will surface and be returned to its original owner. That's why I never invite strangers over to my place for jamming, only at rehearsal studios or at their place. It wasn't your fault though as you judged that person to be of good character at that time. I wouldn't want anyone to see my gear stash either.Guitar George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G Man Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Wow, news travels fast on the interwebs. Looks like Guitar Squid picked up the story.http://www.guitarsquid.com/Latest/amazing-...inal-owner.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formula73 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Man, there's all kinds of cool stuff on that site and the damn thing won't load out here at sea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialk Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Thanks for the link to GS! Cool reporting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conorb Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Great story told by really cool people.Is there still a way to donate to the reimbursement fund?conorb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTMN Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 No need! Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armitage Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Great stuff, congrats all round! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobiTill Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Thanks for sharing this good news. It's always nice to read about stuff like this, restores the faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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