Up for auction is an e-poster for a stolen 1959 Fender Precision Bass and case. Unlimited number available.
On February 21, 2007 a 1959 Fender Precision Bass and “Neil Diamond” touring case were stolen from a recording studio in Encinitas, CA. In an effort to secure the return of this instrument We offer this 8.5″ x 11″ e-poster (which will be sent by email [Please be sure to indicate the email address to which you would like the poster sent] in any photo format of your choice, I.E. .tiff, .jpg, .jpeg, .bmp, .psd, .pdd, and encourage duplication and dissemination) which contains full description, serial number, several photos of distinguishing marks and wear patterns, police and personal contact information. Sorry about the 99 cent BIN price but that’s the minimum eBay will let me charge.
As one might imagine, this is a very special instrument having been played on numerous hit recordings by artists such as, Neil Diamond, Linda Ronstadt, J.D. Souther, Alex Harvey, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra, The Everly Brothers, The Righteous Brothers, The Association, Gabor Szabo, Gary McFarland, Cal Tjader, and so many others.Over time people (thieves) become careless and let things slip to friends or close relations. This e-poster is being offered so that perhaps someone out there may have seen or heard something of this instrument and case either personally or through “the grapevine.”
A word to whomever may have taken this instrument … due to it’s uniqueness and rarity it will be impossible to sell and is completely traceable. Our interest is not centered on prosecution, just the return of the instrument and case. Also I hope that you are proud and take satisfaction in stealing the irreplaceable memories taken from a 66 year old paralyzed, wheelchair bound, musician who’s only joy was sharing music with others.
Who would do this?