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chrisislies
- FB Fan -
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 Posted - 06/29/2006 : 17:32:09
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I wasn't sure if Frank ever recovered his gear that was stolen a few years back, but last week i was rehearsing with my band at this studio/lockout and i saw this: 
Sorry about the picture quality, it was with my cell phone at night but i thought someone here might know something about the whole situation. I know the name of the band it belongs to and i'm sure it's possible that frank himself might have gotten rid of some old equipment, but you never know. |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 06/29/2006 : 17:42:00
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 Wow, if that was stolen and could be retrieved, good on ya chris! And hi, by the way!
Join the Cult Of Pob! |
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mixedbizz
- FB Fan -
USA
176 Posts |
Posted - 06/29/2006 : 22:00:41
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Related News article from a few years ago:
Frank Black Gear Worth $70,000 Stolen
04.16.2001
Trailer, equipment belonging to former Pixies frontman and his Catholics taken outside Pennsylvania hotel
Frank Black
Photo: AMG
It was not a Good Friday for Frank Black and the Catholics.
The former Pixies frontman and his band woke up April 13 at a hotel in Lester, Pennsylvania, to find their trailer and approximately $70,000 worth of gear stolen.
Black (whose alias changed from Black Francis) and the Catholics had just played the fourth show of a 35-city national tour and were forced to cancel gigs in Washington, D.C., and Pittsburgh over the weekend, according to a statement from What Are Records?, their label.
The band has purchased new equipment and will resume the outing Monday (April 16) for the first of three sold-out shows at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto.
Although the 17 guitars, amplifiers, drums and other equipment were insured, some of the vintage instruments are irreplaceable, Black told the Associated Press. They include four 1960s Fender Telecaster guitars and a 1972 Fender Precision bass.
The white custom-made trailer — stolen from the EconoLodge parking lot at about 3 a.m. — also held several Vox AC 30 amps, two pedal steel guitars and a Gibson Les Paul guitar. The band has asked that anyone who has information about the stolen gear contact the Philadelphia Police Department or What Are Records? at 1-888-281-1289.
Now we must all try and understand
The songs of Frank Black,
So let's declare it a dance
And carry on the legacy! |
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edbanky
= Cult of Ray =
Burkina Faso (Upper Volta)
388 Posts |
Posted - 06/30/2006 : 07:28:43
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Alright, someone call Ken Goes. Or Dean needs to use his best connection to get the word out--just in case.
The way the above article phrases it, one might believe the Philly PD and What Are Records? share a phone. Awww. How sweet.
"They, on average, die the same age."
ModulousMember / Posts: 1541 /From: Manchester, UK / Registered: 05-01-2005 |
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2461 Posts |
Posted - 06/30/2006 : 10:31:06
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| That's really good of you to bring it to people's attention. |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 06/30/2006 : 16:33:23
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We're on it, thanks guys and particularly chrisislies.
Well, we were on it, but the email bounced. Chris (?) could you please send me an email ASAP. cof at fb.net (except fb should be the full name, frankblack). Hopefully we can get to the bottom of this.
Cheers,
Dean
 "The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts." |
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TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
2002 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2006 : 09:14:27
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Whatever happened with this?
Hank the 8th was a duplicated man
-bRIAN |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2006 : 10:11:20
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Geeze you guys are impatient! :)
It's only been a couple weeks, I imagine it's still being looked at. I've not heard anything yet from Ken.
"No man remains quite what he was when he recognizes himself." |
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ScottP
= Cult of Ray =
USA
618 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2006 : 12:03:24
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| I think all of us (especially the musicians) felt Frank and co.'s pain upon hearing about their gear getting lifted. I remember feeling physically sick. |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2006 : 17:10:44
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have you heard anything from Ken now?
"I don't have any money to buy new clothes and if they paid me to get some I'd probably buy more hoodies." - Mark Wainfur |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2006 : 17:37:52
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Yes. He says the Catholics will be reuniting in countries starting with 'Cz' but will eschew most of their back catalogue in favour of Latvian lullabies.
"No man remains quite what he was when he recognizes himself." |
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Brank_Flack
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1007 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2006 : 21:08:05
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ScottP
= Cult of Ray =
USA
618 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2006 : 22:04:20
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I'll never forget this outside The Showbox one night:
Me to EDF: So, has anyone heard anything about the stolen gear?
EDF: (turns quickly to look at Frank loadin shit in a van who is now giving me the f'n death ray)
Umm, no. Sorry. Still kind of a touchy subject.
Me: Oh man, I feel like an idiot.
EDF: Ah, don't worry about it. |
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hammerhands
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1594 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2006 : 22:19:12
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A special place in hell for someone who would take a man's guitar.
There must be reprisal.
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mrgrieves1971
= Cult of Ray =
USA
544 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2006 : 08:29:29
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quote:
Originally posted by Cult_Of_Frank
Yes. He says the Catholics will be reuniting in countries starting with 'Cz' but will eschew most of their back catalogue in favour of Latvian lullabies.
"No man remains quite what he was when he recognizes himself."
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2006 : 09:37:47
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quote:
Originally posted by hammerhands
A special place in hell for someone who would take a man's guitar.
There must be reprisal.
a special place in hell with a bitchin' guitar
"I don't have any money to buy new clothes and if they paid me to get some I'd probably buy more hoodies." - Mark Wainfur |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2006 : 09:51:44
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can you imagine the acoustics in a place like hell? sounds like heaven to me.
maybe we could set up a little paypal thingy and raise some cash for a six-string for the man. or a plectrum.
or a bike. |
Edited by - fbc on 07/21/2006 09:53:24 |
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edbanky
= Cult of Ray =
Burkina Faso (Upper Volta)
388 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2006 : 11:12:38
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quote:
Originally posted by floop
quote:
Originally posted by hammerhands
A special place in hell for someone who would take a man's guitar.
There must be reprisal.
a special place in hell with a bitchin' guitar
Isn't that a Morrissey song?
Due to my present condition and predicaments of being a crippled as a result of the fatal accident that I had, I am not able to carry out this contract because I can only walk on a wheel chair. |
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TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
2002 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2006 : 11:26:16
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Whatever happened with this?
Hank the 8th was a duplicated man
-bRIAN |
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Douglas
= Cult of Ray =
Sweden
308 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2006 : 03:37:06
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Originally posted by fbc
can you imagine the acoustics in a place like hell? sounds like heaven to me.
maybe we could set up a little paypal thingy and raise some cash for a six-string for the man. or a plectrum.
or a bike.
well, it has been five years since the gear was stolen, and we've gone to his shows and bought his records/DVDs so hopefully he's been able to get himself a couple of new guitars. What [i]would be[i] cool though was if we got him a new Telecaster with some sort of frankblack.net themed motive laque (or however you say that - I mean the paint job anyhoo). Imagine seeing him on stage in 2007 with a fb.net guitar.
maybe that's a stupid idea. don't be afraid to let me know |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2006 : 04:06:56
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| That would be pretty neat, but best make it a squire tele to keep costs down a little. A nice shiny new plectrum with the face of our prettiest forumer (recently decided by hotornot.com) if donations total a couple o' bucks. |
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Douglas
= Cult of Ray =
Sweden
308 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2006 : 05:30:53
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| a squire or a mexican fender. and the plectrum sounds neat-o |
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ScottP
= Cult of Ray =
USA
618 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2006 : 06:02:08
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2006 : 10:13:32
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quote:
Originally posted by Douglas
quote:
Originally posted by fbc
can you imagine the acoustics in a place like hell? sounds like heaven to me.
maybe we could set up a little paypal thingy and raise some cash for a six-string for the man. or a plectrum.
or a bike.
well, it has been five years since the gear was stolen, and we've gone to his shows and bought his records/DVDs so hopefully he's been able to get himself a couple of new guitars. What [i]would be[i] cool though was if we got him a new Telecaster with some sort of frankblack.net themed motive laque (or however you say that - I mean the paint job anyhoo). Imagine seeing him on stage in 2007 with a fb.net guitar.
maybe that's a stupid idea. don't be afraid to let me know
It would be cool to us but to others it would look like he was advertising his website and much less cool. But I see where you're comin' from. :)
"No man remains quite what he was when he recognizes himself." |
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2461 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2006 : 17:12:42
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| Haha, a fine idea. Jap Fender? |
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Douglas
= Cult of Ray =
Sweden
308 Posts |
Posted - 07/23/2006 : 06:14:02
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quote:
Originally posted by Cult_Of_Frank
quote:
Originally posted by Douglas
quote:
Originally posted by fbc
can you imagine the acoustics in a place like hell? sounds like heaven to me.
maybe we could set up a little paypal thingy and raise some cash for a six-string for the man. or a plectrum.
or a bike.
well, it has been five years since the gear was stolen, and we've gone to his shows and bought his records/DVDs so hopefully he's been able to get himself a couple of new guitars. What would be[i] cool though was if we got him a new Telecaster with some sort of frankblack.net themed motive laque (or however you say that - I mean the paint job anyhoo). Imagine seeing him on stage in 2007 with a fb.net guitar.
maybe that's a stupid idea. don't be afraid to let me know
It would be cool to us but to others it would look like he was advertising his website and much less cool. But I see where you're comin' from. :)
[i]"No man remains quite what he was when he recognizes himself."
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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3111 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2006 : 11:28:32
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Big deal. Aren't we a non-profit? Promoting non-profit organizations is WAY cool.
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Look, a pony! |
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rickbob
- FB Fan -
9 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2006 : 19:27:19
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Visiting Sasquatch
= Cult of Ray =
USA
451 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2006 : 17:10:48
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Billy Radcliffe
- FB Fan -
USA
145 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2006 : 17:46:31
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Y'no... All of this gear was stolen, but he came to cleveland like four days later and put on a hell of a show with the catholics. ANYWAY, there has to be a way someone could have really checked into this... From the pictures at the beginning of the post, I mean they had his road cases.
Tell ya all what... I am a going to jail type billy radcliffe if I ever saw some of his old equip in the haNDS OF ANOTHER BAND. 'Cause I would be holding them all at bay with a couple of broken beer bottles until authorities arrived to either sort this out or haul my ass off to jail.
Y'all should have made chrisislies give up on the name of the BAND who had it. then the loyal listeners between ohio and PA could have beat their asses
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TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
2002 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2006 : 09:57:45
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Whatever happened with this?
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His name is Dalton. He's got a degree in philosophy.
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2006 : 10:19:37
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The last word is that we would be notified if/when anything came from it. I'd rather not nag, though I hope that they do track down some of their stuff.
 "Now you're officially my woman. Kudos. I can't say I don't envy you." |
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ScottP
= Cult of Ray =
USA
618 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2006 : 16:26:09
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| I hope they get ALL of their gear back and the perps die in a fiery space shuttle explosion. |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2006 : 16:28:25
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anything ever happen with this?
"i smoke 1 1\2 pack of marlboros a day and eat all animals including horse and porcupine." |
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danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
2792 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2006 : 21:48:21
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| can someone post serial #s? i think i saw this once on the forum. |
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Philomath
- FB Fan -
23 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2006 : 01:04:24
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Fender Precision Bass Guitar 604578
Fender Precision Bass Guitar 329564
Fender Telecaster Guitar 26673
Fender Telecaster Guitar 166209
Fender Telecaster Guitar 231549
Godin Guitar ?
Gibson SG Jr. Guitar 836489
Gibson Les Paul Custom with black w/rose apliqués Guitar ?
Sho-bud Pedal Steel Guitar 7655
Guild Guitar FS-46EJ10010
Gibson Les Paul Jr. Guitar ?
Gibson SG Guitar 81664524
Mullen Pedal Steel Guitar 2421
Fender Deluxe Amplifier A04088
Fender Deluxe Amplifier 200442
Fender Twin Reverb Amplifier A07555
Vox AC-30 Cabinet N/A
Vox AC-30 Amplifier 12812b
Vox AC-30 Amplifier 13827
Vox AC-30 Amplifier M-19999-41-1600-B
Bag End Cabinet 230027
Trace Elliot Amplifier 6130169
Trace Elliot Cabinet
SWR Amplifier 2362725
Alesis QS6 Keyboard S68003978
Drum Claws
Whirlwind imp-2 Microphones
Sennheiser 409 Microphones
Shure SM - 57 Microphones
Shure SM - 58 Microphones
Shure SM-91 Microphone
AKG 451 Microphones
AKG D112 Microphone
Countryman Direct Boxes
Microphone Case
Yamaha Kick Drum MBD1122-LM-3720
Yamaha Snare Drum SD455MO587
Yamaha Tom Drum MTT-1116-LM-3723
Yamaha Tom Drum MTT-1112-LM-3710
Yamaha Tom Drum MTT-1105-LM-3744
Yamaha Snare Drum SD20756-ID-3955
Zildjian Cymbal Set N/A
Yamaha Drum Hardware N/A
Guitar Tuners N/A
Guitar String Sets N/A
Guitar Bags N/A
Aphex Compressor AX1085861
Sentrex Power Supply N/A
Guitar Pedals N/A
Pedal Steel Guitar Seats N/A
28 Flight Cases
from childhood's hour I have not been as others were; I have not seen what others saw; and all I loved, I loved alone. Edgar Allen Poe |
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Did I find some of Frank Black's stolen gear?
