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Topic: Steel guitarist ripped off, Needs help. |
Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Posted 26 Nov 2002 3:19 pm |
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Two days ago Susan Alcorn was the vicim of a burglary, and the thieves stole all her musical equipment except for her steel. Here is a list of the items stolen.
Stewart "World 1.6" power amp
15" JBL -- GD Walker cabinet
15" JBL -- Sonic cabinet
Peavey Session 500
4 space rack
2 space rack
Kline pac-a-seat
Goodrich CD2 volume pedal
Lexicon LXP1 reverb
The thieves also stole all her
cables, picks and bars as well as her
RealTube distortion pedal and Korg chromatic tuner.
Susan's insurance doesn't cover and of this loss.
I think we all need to ship in and help her out. Those wishing to make a contribution, please send whatever you can to:
Susan Alcorn
3007 Watson
Houston, TX 77009
Thank you. |
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Dave Van Allen
From:
Souderton, PA , US , Earth
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Posted 27 Nov 2002 5:33 am
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| I am sorry to hear of this. was this after the solo gig she posted about or is she lacking equipment to make the gig? |
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Posted 27 Nov 2002 8:27 am
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It was right after her performance. The thieves stole the equipment out of her van.
In addition to the other gear, she also lost a Lexicon PCM 70, a Focusrite Tonefactory preamp, and an Avalon U5 preamp.
The PCM 70 alone is worth around $1,000. This is a major loss for Susan. I hope nothing like this ever happens to any of us ever again.
I'm sending Susan a check and I hope the rest of you do the same. |
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Brad Bechtel
From:
San Francisco, CA
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Posted 27 Nov 2002 9:45 am
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I'm happy to contribute what I can. I hope they find the jerks who did this.
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Brad's Page of Steel
A web site devoted to acoustic & electric lap steel guitars
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Gerald Menke
From:
Stormville NY, USA
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Posted 27 Nov 2002 10:02 am
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Geez, Buddy Cage and now Susan. Now friends, I have to ask, why are people leaving gear unattended in vans? I live in New York City, and if you try that here, well, you'll be looking for new gear in no time flat. I don't leave my gear unattended ever, no matter where I am, why risk it? I am really sorry to hear about Susan's loss, but mystified as to when there is a heap of stolen gear stories out there, why anyone would risk leaving 5 grand plus sitting in a van. Not blaming the victim mind you, just hoping that some will read this and try to protect their investments.
There are insurance companies that cover music gear for pros no matter where it is, at home, on the road, local gigs; everyone should have it. |
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Posted 30 Nov 2002 2:20 pm
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I sent Susan 50 bucks this morning. It's all I can afford.
I hope the rest of you will follow suit. She lost thousadnds of dollars worth of gear. The PCM 70 alone cost $2,000 when it was new.
I like to think that if any one of us was hit like this, we'd all chip in and help. If we don't help each other out in situations like this, who will? |
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Wayne Brown
From:
Bassano, Alberta, Canada
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Posted 30 Nov 2002 5:26 pm
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mike please give me a call ..i sent you a email....
thanks
wayne |
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William Cadeau
From:
Sierra Vista, Arizona, USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2002 12:48 pm
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Sorry to hear of your loss Susan If I could help I would but at this time of year things are tight.I didnt realize Buddy Cage got ripped off.All the best to you Susan.
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