Trashed Kemper - Needs TLC and Advice

SimonofDoom · November 7, 2015 at 7:05 AM

Hi All,

My car got broken into after a show last night and the a-holes nicked my music gear. My, whole rig inc. Guitar, Kemper and my DXR-10 I found my guitar in the neighbours garden and my beloved KPA on the ground down the road a bit, thrown out for some reason - they strangely kept the Kemper carry bag with all my XLR/Power cables instead!

It turns on miraculously but it is pretty beaten up. Thank god for being built like a tank! I am after some advice for repairing it, cleaning it up, maybe painting i or something to hide the damage.

The face is crushed little and knobs are gone. The Input button is jammed down and the case is damaged and bent out of shape. There is something rattling around inside as well.

Just any advice about which bits are replaceable and where I can order, and general advice about opening the old girl up.

Cheers -S

sambrox · November 7, 2015 at 7:56 AM

Oh my! Sorry to hear this and see the damage

I'd contact support if I were you and see if they'll quote you a price on repairs. When was it purchased? It might still be under warranty, although it might not cover the damage, it might lessen the repair fees.

SimonofDoom · November 7, 2015 at 8:04 AM

Thanks Sam! I'll send them an email!

drbill · November 7, 2015 at 8:09 AM

Wow, that really sucks. Sounds like they were as much vandals as thieves.

SimonofDoom · November 7, 2015 at 8:30 AM

Yes they weren't subtle! Hammers and crowbars. I was straight awake and out there so i think that's why they ditched the guitar and amp - i am glad they are idiots and took the bag and speaker. I would have lost a bunch of sweet Profiles! Hiding it till repair time and I can back them up!

Still pretty surreal - never had anything like that happen before. Ps. sooo glad the Kemper is so tough. A tube amp would have been cactus. major love for the designers right now!.

Raoul23 · November 7, 2015 at 9:17 AM

What a bunch of b@&&ards, can't believe some people do stuff like this. Like Sam said best thing to do is contact support. At least this way the Kemper will be repaired properly

Ingolf · November 7, 2015 at 10:30 AM

What a bunch of axxholes! Contact support for a new coating.

Michael_dk · November 7, 2015 at 10:58 AM

And contact insurance police and insurance first, of course, to know how much they'll "refund" you (I assume you've already done this, but just in case)

dpavel · November 7, 2015 at 11:36 AM

<p>Yes , your car insurance should cover all the damages ....hopefully </p>

azertyvince · November 7, 2015 at 10:03 PM

Contact your insurer.

whippinpost91850 · November 7, 2015 at 11:33 PM

Wow! that really sucks, I can only hope they can catch the A**holes. Hope the guitar faired much better. Hopefully support can help you get back up and in shape

viabcroce · November 8, 2015 at 12:06 AM

So bad, hope you'll work it out the best way

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PhilUK84 · November 8, 2015 at 12:07 AM

You've got a relic like me now.

People who do this are cunts.

jd267 · November 9, 2015 at 2:10 PM

Geez man where do you live in Compton ? Kidding . That REALLY sucks I feel so bad