Stolen Steel and other Instruments Twin Cities

Bronson Bergeson · Post by **Bronson Bergeson** » 11 Jul 2010 5:04 pm

Hey everybody,
Someone got into my car in the Twin Cities Minnesota last night and stole practically all of my gear. Here's a list: (Also I'm now looking for a couple Tele's and a Sho Bud to replace stolen items asap) Thanks in advance for any help

GUITARS (six)

2 Guitars in black softshell double gig bag

White Fender Telecaster Guitar (Made in Mexico)
“BB” glitter stickers on the front, Outline of state of Texas branded on the back, White pickguard

Black/Glitter Fender Telecaster Guitar (Made in Mexico)
Two Humbucker pick ups, White pearl pickguard, Black bridge plate, purple paint underneath where black paint is chipped

2 Guitars in black softshell double gig bag

Natural Wood-colored Rumley Baritone Guitar
Reddish-color pickguard, Badly checked (cracked) clear finish on front of body, Gouge on upper right front

Tobacco Burst Fender Telcaster (Made in Mexico)
Gibson ’57 Humbucker pick up in neck position, Danny Gatton neck, Reddish-brown pearl pickguard

Green Sho-Bud LDG Pedal Steel Guitar in hardshell black case
Angle iron reinforced underside, Eye screw on underside rear of guitar, On case - green Hodag Country sticker, Klockwerks sticker, red white and blue “Don’t mess with Texas Women” sticker

White Fender Stratocaster Guitar (70’s re-issue) in hardshell black case
Red, white and blue “Peace” finger sticker on back, White pickguard

AMPLIFIERS (two)

Red Dr. Z Maz 18 Jr. Amplifier in black flight case w/ wheels
Faint liquid stain on front, Bag of fuses left in back of amplifier

Black Peavey Special Amplifier
Morgan Music sticker on front, Klockwerks sticker on front

OTHER EQUIPMENT

Silver Pedalboard (DR strings and H2O stickers on case)
Pedals include: Hughes & Kettner Tube Factor pedal, 2 Guyatone Delay pedals, Boss Tremolo pedal, Boss Tuner, 2 Boss compressor; Samson Wireless guitar system

Yellow Tweed Utility Bag
Contents: Dixon drum seat, 2 SM57 microphones, SM58 microphone, 2-Sennheiser E609 mics, Ernie Ball volume pedal, Boss Tuner, 5 30’ cables, 3-way power cord

Chris Dorch · Post by **Chris Dorch** » 11 Jul 2010 5:24 pm

Wow, that sucks... I'll keep an eye out down here...

Mike Randolph · Post by **Mike Randolph** » 11 Jul 2010 6:50 pm

Man that really sucks!!!Will keep an eye out up north. Mike

Randy Gilliam · Post by **Randy Gilliam** » 11 Jul 2010 7:07 pm

Bronson, I Have a Nashville LTD SD 10 Looks Great, I Would Sell You At a Bargain Price, $1200.00 Shipped, Case Included, 3 and 5 Emmons SETUP.Randy Gilliam, Sorry About Your Loss.

Bryan Hall · Post by **Bryan Hall** » 11 Jul 2010 7:23 pm

that is grounds for a hanging!
i will keep an eye open here
sorry for your loss

Brad Issendorf · Post by **Brad Issendorf** » 12 Jul 2010 2:45 pm

Hey guy, that really bites. You guys seem to be getting really busy now, were you the only one that lost gear? If I can be of any help, maybe I can. My spare steel and amp are on loan right now but maybe it will come home soon. I will also keep my eyes open to the south.
Brad

Al Vesel · Post by **Al Vesel** » 12 Jul 2010 7:21 pm

Sorry to hear about your theft. I, just like Mike R. will keep an eye out up in the north country.

Al Vesel

Paul Wade · Post by **Paul Wade** » 13 Jul 2010 4:54 am

broson,

i will keep a look out in illinios for your
stuff. also, contact T.C. furlong he deals in alot
of trades of gear.

p.w

David Mason · Post by **David Mason** » 13 Jul 2010 7:22 am

I'll let Leo Whitebird know, he owns a studio up there and knows most all the store guys. He's kinda anti-internet, but he can keep an eye out.

Bronson Bergeson · Post by **Bronson Bergeson** » 13 Jul 2010 7:34 am

Hey everybody,
Thanks for all the emails and efforts and offers of gear to borrow. I appreciate all of you talking to all your contacts and spreading the word. It'll probably take awhile so I apologize in advance for bumping this up from time to time to keep it fresh in your thoughts. I'm sure hoping to catch the A-holes who did this as those were all one-of-a-kind guitars, especially an LDG that literally stayed in tune for months. Y'all know how nice it is to have a guitar like that.

BB

Jerry Kline · Post by **Jerry Kline** » 13 Jul 2010 7:58 am

Call Willie's American Guitars in St. Paul. Let 'em know what you lost.
The obvious--file a police report.
Good luck.

Craig Ferguson · Post by **Craig Ferguson** » 22 Jul 2010 9:34 pm

So sorry to hear of your loss. I went through the same thing two years ago in Los Angeles. Got my Carter SD-10, Dr. Z amp, pedals...It was bad. Had some insurance but never replaced all the loss.

Bronson Bergeson · Post by **Bronson Bergeson** » 1 Aug 2010 7:26 pm

Up again.....thanks for keeping your eyes peeled.

Bill Hatcher · Post by **Bill Hatcher** » 2 Aug 2010 6:25 am

sir...you left all these instruments in a car...at night?? you are a very trusting soul...

sorry for the loss of your instruments, but i hope that every one reads this and never leaves anything in a car for any length of time anywhere!!!

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