Getting amp recovered/legal issues

[Leppermessiah]

Re: Getting amp recovered/legal issues

Has anyone used a vinyl repair kit before? i cant see it actually being "invisible". Is it easy to do? whats the deal?

[Number Of The Priest]

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I've seen those leather repair kits on TV infomercials... looks too good to be true... [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[zeegler]

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I see where you guys are coming from, but the fact is that when you borrow someone's property, you take responsibilty for it, and you make damn sure that it doesn't get **** up. If it does, you make it right. Friendship doesn't magically absolve you of all responsibility. The way I see it, if you are not willing to do the cool thing, and make things right, then you're not the kind of friend who's worth having anyway. As for the damage not being a big deal, well obviously it is to Larry. How would you guys feel if someone borrowed your brand new $4,000.00 custom shop Jackson, and put a ding in it, even a small one? You'd be pissed, and you'd want it fixed.

Larry, here is the cab I just finished. Made from scratch.



I am currently recovering my Randall head to match the cab. Well, actually, it's a whole new head cabinet that I made. The original one was particle board, and was broken.

[Jim Shine]

Re: Getting amp recovered/legal issues

I have a vinyl repair kit. If you can find the old style that allows you to replicate the grain of the vinyl you are repairing, with some careful custom mixing of the colors you can make a very good patch. It all depends on how well you replicate the original grain, how well you match the grain in your repair spot, and how well your eye is for mixing colors.

I have a set that has pre-grained patterns which really sucks. I would only use it for small repairs, not large (say dime sized) fills.

[Evol]

Re: Getting amp recovered/legal issues

Theres a big difference between a chip in a $4000 Jackson and a tear in the tolex of an amp.If you take your amp out to gig and it doesn't have a case to protect it then it's going to get dinged and ripped eventually.I would assume however that someone would not take a custom shop Jackson out without a case to protect it from damage.
I've had people try to borrow my Soloist and the answer is always NO! Especially if someone is not THAT great of a friend to begin with as stated earlier then there would be no way in the world I would have let that person borrow my stuff in the first place if I couldn't handle a rip or ding in the amp.

All in all it still sucks and I hope you get your amp fixed where you are happy with it,but I think a very valuble lesson was learned ... don't loan your mint gear out if you want to keep it that way.It sucks to have to tell your friends no,but at least you'll have the satisfaction knowing if it does get **** up you only have yourself to blame [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[Outlander]

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Check Mesas website they used to have panels of that stamped steel for sale.
I try not to get to concerned about the outside appearance of my amps as long as they work properly.It is nice however to have them looking new as long as possible and if they are going to get dinged up I prefer to be the one to do it.I won't lend anything out that I'm babying or trying to keep in perfect condition cause SH*T HAPPENS and is usually not anyones actual fault or lets say intentional.Loading in and out of p/u trucks is extremely hazardous to amp coverings and I have even seen rips in cabs from just being jostled around in transit,even though every thing was securely tied down.For this reason all guitars and delicate electronics are usually transported inside personal vehicals.
I usually repair cab rips by putting a good glue under the flap and pressing it back down.It's going to get dinged again anyhow.
If you only play this amp at home then I fully understand your concern but we can't expect things to remain perfect unless we don't use them.And somethings if you never use them then they may not work properly when you need them.
I would like to see the pics as well.Unless it's really severe damage I wouldn't incur the expense of recovering it and do it myself if possible,
Just a little story:
When I first got my brand new SL2H I was fully aware of the way the headstocks would get dinged and was very carefull with it....it didn't take long to ding it any how...yes on mic stands.....after it got a few dings I quit being so carefull and guess what I haven't dinged it again (yet)I hope I don't jinx myself here [img]/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]
I don't want to seem unfeeling I do understand your pain and hope things work out all right for you.

[Snatch]

Re: Getting amp recovered/legal issues

so lets see the pics

[lerxstcat]

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I see both sides of this issue. I'd be upset about the fact that the issue of condition was discussed and even a signed document attesting
to it, yet the guy acted surprised that you were upset. Friends are important, but a true friend would want to take care of this without asking. Maybe ask a few more places besides Music-go-Round to see if there's a better and cheaper solution.

People tend to think repairs shouldn't cost much until it's THEIR stuff needing repair.

If you did go to court, best way to collect is to attach something they own, like their car.
Get their tag # and check to make sure they own it, then go to your local marshall with your judgement. They will often tow it or put
a Denver Boot on it so it can't be moved, then the guy has to pay the judgement plus the impound and marshall's fee to get his car back. This works faster than a garnishment and is quicker to get.

We used to do till taps too, on business customers. The marshal stands next to the cash register and takes the receipts until the judgement is paid. Usually the business owner
or manager will write a check very quickly rather than have customers see a marshal taking the money. That doesn't apply here, but it's kind of funny when someone swears they'll never pay you and then call you to come get the check!