Please help me replace stolen music equipment!
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Hello everyone,
My name is Jack Heldt, I am a working musician from the San Fernando Valley. A couple weeks ago after a show in Downtown Los Angeles, my car was broken into and on top of my shattered window and damages to my car, both my Fender Stratocaster guitar and Marshall amplifier were stolen. I have been using those two pieces of gear for many years--I played my first show ever with that amp over a decade ago--and have therefore become dependent on both pieces of gear not just for pursuing my creative endeavors but also for making part of my living.
I had to save for quite some time to be able to afford both pieces of gear to begin with, so this is quite a setback, especially with many shows (in and out of town), recording, etc. on the books. I'm not in a place financially right now to be able to go out and buy both pieces back so in order to fulfill the upcoming dates and plans I have with my music I need to reach out for help from whoever is willing to give it.
Everything donated will be put toward replacing the stolen gear and keeping me on the path I've been on for the past 10 years. This is not something I would usually do, considering it is not my nature to ask you all for help with something personal like this. Just so much of my time and life is dedicated to pursing and advancing in both the music business and the art of playing music. Anything you give will be greatly appreciated, I truly mean that. I wouldn't be asking if I could pay it all back myself, but again, with my financial situation at this point in my life I know I won't be able to achieve replacing what was stolen without a little help. To replace both peices of gear that were stolen it will take $2,500 so I set the goal at that number, though I will be forever grateful for whatever amount I receive and it will be a such a big part in helping me get back on track.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and considering donating. It means so much to me.
-Jack
My name is Jack Heldt, I am a working musician from the San Fernando Valley. A couple weeks ago after a show in Downtown Los Angeles, my car was broken into and on top of my shattered window and damages to my car, both my Fender Stratocaster guitar and Marshall amplifier were stolen. I have been using those two pieces of gear for many years--I played my first show ever with that amp over a decade ago--and have therefore become dependent on both pieces of gear not just for pursuing my creative endeavors but also for making part of my living.
I had to save for quite some time to be able to afford both pieces of gear to begin with, so this is quite a setback, especially with many shows (in and out of town), recording, etc. on the books. I'm not in a place financially right now to be able to go out and buy both pieces back so in order to fulfill the upcoming dates and plans I have with my music I need to reach out for help from whoever is willing to give it.
Everything donated will be put toward replacing the stolen gear and keeping me on the path I've been on for the past 10 years. This is not something I would usually do, considering it is not my nature to ask you all for help with something personal like this. Just so much of my time and life is dedicated to pursing and advancing in both the music business and the art of playing music. Anything you give will be greatly appreciated, I truly mean that. I wouldn't be asking if I could pay it all back myself, but again, with my financial situation at this point in my life I know I won't be able to achieve replacing what was stolen without a little help. To replace both peices of gear that were stolen it will take $2,500 so I set the goal at that number, though I will be forever grateful for whatever amount I receive and it will be a such a big part in helping me get back on track.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and considering donating. It means so much to me.
-Jack
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Jack Heldt
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Los Angeles, CA