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Topic: Stolen Pedal Steel Emmons S-10 |
Rick Pedrosa
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Oregon, USA
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Posted 23 Dec 2015 4:54 pm |
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So my pedal steel was stolen. It was a one of a kind Emmons S-10 that was rebuilt by Lynn Stafford here in Oregon. It was stolen out of my car in Portland. I didn't know where to post this and can be moved if necessary. I'm putting the word out there to keep an eye out. Its pretty unique and would be easy to spot. Thanks for all the help and happy holidays!
heres a list of what got stolen.
1968 Emmons S-10 Pedal Steel Guitar serial # 1104 WS
Rosewood Mica, Wood neck, Emmons decal, 3 pedals, 4 knee levers, black case
Sho Bud Volume Pedal
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Dan Robinson
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 23 Dec 2015 8:36 pm
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Bummer, Rick.
I hope the SOB who took it ruptures a disc.
Did you file a report with local police? It's a long shot, I know, but one never knows.
A Les Paul can be easy to disguise, but a pedal steel does not fly under the radar quite so easily.
This story had a happy ending, but you wouldn't want to wait as long as Buddy Cage did;
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=270495
Last edited by Dan Robinson on 23 Dec 2015 8:43 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Bryan Daste
From:
Portland, Oregon, USA
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Rick Pedrosa
From:
Oregon, USA
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Posted 23 Dec 2015 9:31 pm
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| I did file a police report and I'm hopeful that it will turn up. |
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Tim Russell
From:
Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 23 Dec 2015 11:09 pm
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Keep an eye on craigslist...
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Dan Behringer
From:
Jerseyville, Illinois
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Posted 24 Dec 2015 5:24 am
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Enlist you’re family and friends to search all the pawn shops and music stores in the area. It’s very unlikely that someone stole a pedal steel to keep it, they just want a quick $ dollar. Get the police to help you retrieve it. If a detective was assigned to your case, you’ll want to call him as soon as it’s found.
Many years ago I had two Fender guitars stolen that ended up in a music store. Unfortunately the one I really wanted back was sold before I got there, and the store owner claimed he didn’t keep any records of the sale. |
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Don R Brown
From:
Rochester, New York, USA
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Posted 24 Dec 2015 6:09 am
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Sorry for your loss and hopefully they get the bastages who took it! 
There is a lesson here for all of us - Rick has a nice sharp picture of what was taken. Having several shots of your gear from various angles can help prove your claim if it is recovered (obviously the serial number is the best proof). Also, it can be a help for some detective who may not really have a clue what a pedal steel guitar really looks like. |
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Drew Pierce
From:
Arkansas, USA
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Posted 24 Dec 2015 7:06 am
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So sorry to hear about this, Rick. It's everybody's worst nightmare. But there is hope, especially in light of the rarity of pedal steels. In addition to the excellent suggestions already posted, set up a continuing search on eBay as well. Not long back, some friends had their entire van - gear and all - stolen in Houston, TX. They eventually got most if not all of their gear back. in fact here's a video of a song they wrote about the experience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN1bAyLbVfE
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Emmons D10 Fatback, S10 bolt-on, Zum D10, Evans RE500, Hilton volume and delay pedals. |
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 24 Dec 2015 7:11 am
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Unlikely it will turn up around here, but you never know. I'll be watching the local sources. Unique instrument with that wood neck and all.
Theft is one of the worst personal violations there is in my book. The scum deserves no mercy if caught. |
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Charley Bond
From:
Inola, OK, USA
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Posted 24 Dec 2015 9:16 am Stolen Steel Guitar
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There is a website, called "Search Tempest", that will allow you to look across hundreds of craigslist & other sites, at will.
Just enter your zip code & the radius you want to look in. Be sire to add different attributes, the thieves might just give hints rather than straight-off descriptions.
Good Luck
I had a Sho~Bud LDG taken from me. |
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 24 Dec 2015 10:38 am
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ebay, craigslist, pawn shops, music stores and informing the steel guitar forum with pics, as you have, are the best bet.
and yes, police reports. |
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 24 Dec 2015 10:39 am
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| that steel is definitely unique enough that it would be hard to disquise. |
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Dale Foreman
From:
Crowley Louisiana, USA
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Posted 24 Dec 2015 11:00 am Stolen
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Nothing lower than a thief!! Sorry for your loss and I sincerely hope it is returned unmolested. I know the feeling as I had a 1953 Fender Telecaster that was handed down from my dad stolen from our band trailer (Uhaul)hehe!
Good luck
Dale
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Nelson Checkoway
From:
Massachusetts, USA
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Rick Pedrosa
From:
Oregon, USA
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Posted 27 Jan 2017 9:25 pm
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| I also saw it and have contacted the dealer. They have removed it from ebay and the wheels are in motion to get it back. Thank you so much for making a post! |
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Rich Upright
From:
Florida, USA
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Posted 28 Jan 2017 9:01 am
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I love a story with a happy ending like this. I am absolutely for Sharia law when it comes to theft, with the victim being allowed to do the "amuptation". Funny thing is...most thieves would NOT know what a PSG is, so how would they know it was worth anything, or where to fence it?
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A couple D-10s,some vintage guitars & amps, & lotsa junk in the gig bag. |
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Rick Pedrosa
From:
Oregon, USA
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Posted 2 Feb 2017 9:18 pm
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13 months gone. Feel so lucky it's back. Thanks everybody!
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 2 Feb 2017 9:27 pm
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| Congratulations Rick! It's so great to see the good guys win one. I'm happy for you to have this unique instrument back where it belongs. I wish you many happy hours playing it.... |
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Dave Meis
From:
Olympic Peninsula, Washington, USA
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Posted 2 Feb 2017 9:59 pm
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That is SUCH good news!!  |
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Bob Bestor
From:
Ashland, OR
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Posted 2 Feb 2017 11:30 pm Great news!
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Congratulations.
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Posted 3 Feb 2017 5:39 am
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There's a lesson here. GET INSURANCE. Nothing can fix the emotional devastation at the loss of a beloved instrument but being able to buy a replacement helps.
Every guitar player I know, with only one exception, has had their guitar(s) stolen.
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Please visit my web site and Soundcloud page and listen to the music posted there.
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Frank Freniere
From:
The First Coast
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Posted 3 Feb 2017 5:59 am
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Nice catch, Nelson!
You really oughta post more ... |
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David Weisenthal
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 3 Feb 2017 3:52 pm
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Very cool Rick. Its probably the best late christmas present you ever got!
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Karl Paulsen
From:
Chicago
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Posted 6 Feb 2017 1:28 pm
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Hip Hip Horray!
Out of curiosity was the Antique Shop able to point the cops in the direction of a suspect?
Really glad to see this one made it home safely. |
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Herb Steiner
From:
Briarcliff TX 78669, pop. 2,064
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