Stolen 2005 PRS Hollowbody 1 with piezo in Grey-Black

[Sevenstringer]

I posted this a while ago, but I thought it wouldn't hurt to post it again. A guitar was stolen from me in January 2007 when I lived in San Diego, California. It was someone posing as a PRS artist representative. He was going to get me a PRS HB at a discounted rate. He also did some setups, work, repairs, PUP swaps to dozens of my other guitars as well, so I thought he was a reputable guy.

I gave him $2500 for a HB that was supposedly being custom made for me. Right before the custom HB was to be finished, I gave him my 2005 PRS HB1 to do a setup. That was the last I saw the guitar. I even contacted Paul Reed Smith and Winn Krozack at PRS Guitars to get some more information on this guy and was informed that he has never had any affiliation with the PRS Guitar Company.

Police reports have been filed and I even won a small claims case in San Diego. A judgement against the guilty party was granted in my favor, but that is all it is, "a judgement" with no guarantee of getting the guitar or my money back.

There have been a few questions why I waited so long to post this thread----I have kind of come to terms that I may never see the $$$ again but if there is a guy out there that has the guitar, I would be willing to buy it back. It was my first PRS that was like that and I wrote/recorded some songs on it that mean a lot to me and it represent a certain time in my life that was very important to me (i.e. the loss of a family member) etc and I would like to have the guitar back

Anyways, I know it is a long shot trying to find it but it is a:

2005 PRS Hollowbody 1 with piezo, Non 10-top with birds, OHSC, case candy in Grey-Black.
Serial number 5 94657.

If anyone comes across it or has any information, please contact me.

Pics can be found here:

http://s15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/FastAssTT/2005 PRS Hollowbody 1--Serial Number 5 94657/

 

[gush]

I am just as angered/saddened over this as I was the first time I read this. Good luck.

 

[jcha008]

Sad to read this. I also had a PRS stolen a number of years ago. Still stings. Best of luck to you and I'll keep a look out.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

All I can say is F@ck that guy and I'll keep an eye out.

 

[Sevenstringer]

Bump it up

Pics are here:
http://img254.imagevenue.com/gallery/loc530/78_1754_StolenPRSHollowbody.php

 

[bluenova]

I'm not a lawyer in any way, but it doesn't seem like a court can make a judgment and then no action taken, otherwise what's the point of the court ruling? Was the ruling on the $2500 or the stolen guitar?

 

[Sevenstringer]

I'm not a lawyer in any way, but it doesn't seem like a court can make a judgment and then no action taken, otherwise what's the point of the court ruling? Was the ruling on the $2500 or the stolen guitar?

The ruling was for the amount I paid for the guitar + the cash I am out + the value of an amp that he stole as well. When having the judgement ruled in your favor it is your responsibility to collect on it. The courts do not help in any way regarding satisfaction of a judgement.

 

[Sevenstringer]

Through an unbelievable turn of events, I have found my stolen guitar!!

I have been trying to not only find my guitar, but also find the guy that stole it to have him pay the outstanding judgement against him for stealing said guitar from me
Not only did I track him down and he has paid me the money he owes me, but less than 12 hours after the judgement was settled, I found the guitar listed on Reverb.com ! ! !
After the guitar was stolen it was sold to a pawn shop in San Diego, where it was purchased shortly after it was sold. The buyer then held onto the guitar for 10 years, barely played it and was forced to sell it due to an injury that makes him unable to play guitar any longer.

What an incredible gift that I was able to find it. I am so blessed and grateful to have it back in my possession. Thanks to all that wrote providing me tips, well wishes and encouragement that eventually the guitar would turn. "Eventually", in this case has a shelf life of over 10 years
Thanks all ! !
Be well

 

[shinksma]

Congrats! Glad it finally found its way back home!

 

[sergiodeblanc]

What?!?!

I can't read it cause of the black text... but, I'm assuming you got it back?

Ultimate Bangin'!

 

[shinksma]

Sergio, this is what Sevenstringer wrote, hopefully it formats better for you when I quote it. (I have a light background, so the black text looks fine to me. Which "style" do you use? I seem to be using "UI.X")

Through an unbelievable turn of events, I have found my stolen guitar!!

I have been trying to not only find my guitar, but also find the guy that stole it to have him pay the outstanding judgement against him for stealing said guitar from me
Not only did I track him down and he has paid me the money he owes me, but less than 12 hours after the judgement was settled, I found the guitar listed on Reverb.com ! ! !
After the guitar was stolen it was sold to a pawn shop in San Diego, where it was purchased shortly after it was sold. The buyer then held onto the guitar for 10 years, barely played it and was forced to sell it due to an injury that makes him unable to play guitar any longer.

What an incredible gift that I was able to find it. I am so blessed and grateful to have it back in my possession. Thanks to all that wrote providing me tips, well wishes and encouragement that eventually the guitar would turn. "Eventually", in this case has a shelf life of over 10 years
Thanks all ! !
Be well

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Sergio, this is what Sevenstringer wrote, hopefully it formats better for you when I quote it. (I have a light background, so the black text looks fine to me. Which "style" do you use? I seem to be using "UI.X")

I'm using the black background on my phone... I can see better with it, and it's less strain on the eyes at night. I'll have to look on my laptop later, thanks.

 

[rugerpc]

PSI:

There are three forum interface styles: standard, UI.X and UI.X Dark.

If you change the text color in your posts to black, the members using UI.X Dark will not be able to read them.

I have edited the posts above to accommodate dark users.


...try UI.X Dark - it's easy on the eyes!

 

[ViperDoc]

WOW. Kudos for your persistence.

 

[shinksma]

PSI:

There are three forum interface styles: standard, UI.X and UI.X Dark.

If you change the text color in your posts to black, the members using UI.X Dark will not be able to read them.

I have edited the posts above to accommodate dark users.


...try UI.X Dark - it's easy on the eyes!

OK, trying UI.X Dark - I feel like I am on Sevenstring.org .

Going a bit OT, but since it is relevant right now, and may be useful info for the OP:

I would assume ( , again) that when making a post, the default font color is readable in all styles. So does that mean the OP (Sevenstringer) specifically chose "Black" as a font color, and that messed up those folks using the Dark Interface?

 

[rugerpc]

yes

 

[kes7u]

Holy crap! Difficult to believe that you not only found him and got your judgement, but ALSO got your guitar back?!?!?!
So happy for you! I remember reading your posts from some time back on another forum.

Kevin

 

[bodia]

Dude! Looks like persistence actually DOES pay off! So very happy for you!

 

[alantig]

Fabulous!

 

[dogrocketp]

Congratulations!