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« on: January 16, 2008, 12:40:09 PM »
a lot of people know my basses, so I'm not too concerned about theft. I've taken pictures of everything and on the back I have serial numbers and a brief description of each bass
Not being terrified is good, but I think that is a stretch of faith. Doing all that AND insuring them will cover your loss, if that ever happens. I appreciate that a walk-in vintage instrument will probably get the radar going off if you are well-known in your area. But I strongly advise insurance. It is the only way to get some compensation if something happens, especially theft. In every shady part of the world there are guys who let it be known that they buy guitars - that is reality today. They love vintage Fenders, and they know how to swap parts, especially neck plates, and make things disappear from a police report perspective. And there are lots of well-heeled buyers who are happy to not ask questions. So chances are that if your instrument gets snagged it probably will not go to a used/vintage dealer, but it may be getting dragged to pawn shops in your area, and an honest pawnbroker (think about that) will call a cop. Or they will go hang somewhere and ask who buys music stuff, and get an answer. But the reality is it will be several states or countries away from you within days, and probably transformed.
I first heard of pulling Fender neck plates and pots from Jaguars/Coronados/Duosonics/etc, and fixing Strats, Teles, Jazzes with them, about 20 years ago from a pawnbroker. Food for thought, but again I talk too much on the down side. More pics!