Russian Circles have efficiently recuperate three of their devices misplaced throughout an October 2021 theft. In response to a press release from the band, two guitars and a bass had been “recovered in a drug bust someplace in California” and held for a time frame as proof. Which is likely to be probably the most insane approach to get your stuff again, however hey – we’re simply glad they’re all again at dwelling with the members of Russian Circles.
Russian Circles‘ full assertion will be discovered beneath.
“As a few of you might bear in mind, Russian Circles had been robbed again in October 2021 whereas we had been on tour in California. Along with the band and crew shedding nearly all of our gear, we misplaced a bunch of private gadgets and a expensive quantity of rented and borrowed gear. We had been hit with one other doubtlessly devastating loss when the tour was canceled after the following present because of the headlining band having a COVID case of their ranks.
“It was a troublesome and unlucky second for the band, however the overwhelming kindness of the general public helped restore our religion in humanity. By means of the generosity of mates, followers, and kit corporations, we had been in a position to recuperate from the fabric and monetary lack of shedding every part within the instant aftermath of the already troublesome stretch of 2020 and 2021. Simply in case it hasn’t stated sufficient already, thanks a lot to everybody that helped us get again on our toes.
“An unlimited thanks is because of the everybody that shared the information and stolen gear checklist on social media. The information traveled rapidly and broadly. Whether or not we had been shopping for substitute cables at Guitar Heart or ordering a pedal from a store within the Midwest, if we talked about the theft, people had heard in regards to the incident and shared their condolences. It meant the world to us to know that individuals felt our ache and had been looking out.
“Probably the most devastating losses had been the guitars. These had been classic guitars and customized store builds that had been our main devices for years. They had been each deeply private instruments and very troublesome (if not inconceivable) gadgets to interchange.
“We’re past thrilled to announce that we’ve been reunited with a number of of those devices in current months. The Electrical Guitar Firm bass would by no means have come again into our possession if not for people spreading the information in regards to the theft. An enormous shoutout is because of Jon Abelton and his coworkers at Gottschalk Music Heart for recognizing the bass when somebody was attempting to promote it to their retailer.
“Mike‘s Gibson Les Paul and Brian‘s First Act ‘bearitone’ had been recovered in a drug bust someplace in California. All three devices needed to be held as proof. And even after they had been cleared by the police, it took time to coordinate getting these guitars again into our arms. It has been an extended course of, however we’re merely thrilled to be reunited with these guitars.
“It may be stated sufficient: thanks to everybody for his or her assist on this restoration. Whether or not you re-posted the gear checklist, despatched a donation our manner, picked up a shirt on the merch desk, saved a watch out on craigslist, and even simply shared your sympathies, all of it meant so much to us and helped us get again to enterprise. Other than some microphones recovered in a automobile chase and a few pedals noticed in a pawn store (which, by CA regulation, needed to be bought again), nothing else has turned up. However these guitars had been simply probably the most cherished and/or irreplaceable gadgets, and we will not understate the enjoyment felt in having them again. Thanks a lot.”
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