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Author: ClarinetRepublican
Date: 2005-08-04 04:49
I'm contemplating a trip out to Morrie Backun's shop to buy some of his products but the technical aspects have been rather complicated.
Flights from Chicago are just insane. I've heard that possibly flying to seattle and then taking a charter to plane might be cheaper.
If anyone who has gone or maybe knows how to save a few bucks in finding a decent fare or a unique way of getting there I'd be greatful.
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Author: GBK
Date: 2005-08-04 04:53
If you can wait until next summer, chances are he will be at Clarinetfest in Atlanta and/or the Oklahoma Clarinet Symposium ...GBK
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Author: diz
Date: 2005-08-04 05:20
I've done it via Seattle and then a bus trip ... not that expensive.
Without music, the world would be grey, very grey.
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Author: BassetHorn
Date: 2005-08-04 06:46
I am lucky to live in the same city as Morrie. His shop is on a major road and accessible from downtown Vancouver even by bus. Also close to an exit on our major cross Canada highway. If you need more directions let me know.
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2005-08-04 10:44
ClarinetRepublican wrote:
> I'm contemplating a trip out to Morrie Backun's shop to buy
> some of his products but the technical aspects have been rather
> complicated.
If you're old enough - rent a car from Seattle & drive up. It's beautiful country.
Mark C. (who spent a few years across the water from Seattle in Bremerton).
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Author: Ben Redwine
Date: 2005-08-04 11:21
Hello,
Mr. Segal's (clarinetconcepts.com) barrels worked incredibly better for me than Backun's. Check into a flight to Pittsburgh instead (that is, if Mr. Segal takes in-person clients).
Ben Redwine
RedwineJazz, LLC
410 798-8251
clarinet@redwinejazz.com
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2005-08-04 13:35
ClarinetRepublican, just interested, have you ever played Backun barrels and bells?
Post Edited (2005-08-04 14:21)
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Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2005-08-04 13:54
Mr. Segal is Dr. Segal and Alseg on the bboard. Send him an email and ask about his barrels.
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2005-08-04 14:28
Ken Shaw wrote:
> Alan Segal has restricted top-level access to his site.
Hmmm... Top level works for me (at work using IE); since it's flash it doesn't work at all for Lynx ( :( )
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Author: Alseg
Date: 2005-08-04 15:20
Restricted top level access???
Me??
Does this mean I get a 00 # like James Bond.
Thanks for the comp. Ben.
As far as personal visits, well I guess so, but it is not technically a retail shop, and visitors must not be scarred of the Rottweiler.
Presently I only do barrels.
There are a fair # of pros using them, including Scottish Nat. Orch, Ben, and others. I have not actively marketed them owing to time constraints....Remember, I am a surgeon first, and often work 24 hr days with an every other night call schedule. I also like to spend time actually playing.
Former creator of CUSTOM CLARINET TUNING BARRELS by DR. ALLAN SEGAL
-Where the Sound Matters Most(tm)-
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Author: Brenda
Date: 2005-08-04 16:15
If you decide on a trip to Vancouver be prepared for the trip back through U.S. Customs. Documents are required, you may need a passport or at the very least your birth certificate. Police records, etc. could be problem. A check with U.S. Customs to get their requirements in writing isn't a bad idea.
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Author: BobD
Date: 2005-08-04 16:26
You might like Vancouver so well you might not want to come back to Chicago.
Bob Draznik
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Author: DavidBlumberg
Date: 2005-08-04 16:54
Passport is required. They will ask you what your purpose is and replying "getting my Clarinet's adjusted" is probably the best answer - ask Morrie.
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Author: bill28099
Date: 2005-08-04 22:42
Make sure to bring your passport, a birth certificate and photo ID are supposed to work but a passport always works. You'll likely have more trouble getting back into the US then into Canada, we let anyone in just ask Bill O'Reilly. At SeaTac catch the Quick Bus for downtown Vancouver, it runs nearly every hour. The trip takes about 4 hours of which about 1 hour is spent getting through customs and immigration. If you stay in a downtown hotel catch the bus for Simon Fraser U, the 135, at the Burrard St. Station and it stops right in front of Morrie's shop. Downtown Vancouver hotels are a bit pricey but given our great public transportation system you won't need a rental car, an $8 (Canadian) day pass gets you on all buses, the SkyTrain and the water ferry to North Vancouver.
Oh yes, you can Google Quick Bus and find a schedule and fares.
A great teacher gives you answers to questions
you don't even know you should ask.
Post Edited (2005-08-05 13:38)
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Author: Morrie Backun
Date: 2005-08-12 15:54
Hello All,
We have visitors at our shop from the US and allother parts of the world almost daily. Additionally we ship via Fedex all over the world. Many of the world's top players use our products and trust their work to our shop so we are constantly having instruments (with or without the owner) crossing the border.
I have not heard of any US clients having difficulty going back into the US after a visit here. We do provide complete details on our paperwork so that all information necessary for the border is provided.
Vancouver is a beautiful city and a wonderful place to visit so many people come up and enjoy "business....and pleasure" (we are happy to assist with information about the city, etc)
With regards,
Morrie Backun
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