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Re: Can I trust Mister Chadash?

Author: kev182
Date: 2009-10-11 02:02

It seems my dealing with Chadash has been very different from other people. I am VERY dissatisfied with his service.

Last year I ordered 2 ringless barrels from him. He said it would take some time to send because he said "Dan Gilbert was going to pick them"... that sounded promising so I waited. and waited. A few weeks later he said that "Steve Barta was choosing a pair" .... ok. A week later I finally received the barrels. First of all, there was a gap in between the top of the barrel and my mouthpiece, not a huge deal, but a little annoying as the A barrel was fine. I emailed Chadash asking if he could fix the problem, he refused and said anyone could do it and he would not waste his time fixing such a small problem. I went on to test the barrels and they simply DID NOT work for my clarinet. Intonation was worse, and I did not like the sound or feel of either. I asked Mr. Chadash if I could return these and try some more. Shockingly, he REFUSED to accept them back blaming the deficiencies of the barrel on me. He said if they were good for Steve Barta they should be good for you. First of all, Steve Barta plays on Chadash clarinets which are COMPLETELY different from my R13s and I would expect Chadash to realize more than anyone else that each player has his own needs and tastes:

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He then went on to say that... he had a bad feeling about me before I ordered from him... said that his barrels are played through out the world (lots of name dropping) and said that he wont play "This marketing game"... he said that his products DO NOT have intonation problems. I will save the rest because it is ridiculous. In desperation he finally said that I should contact Dan Gilbert as he was sure that either Dan himself or one of his students would be happy to take these barrels from me.

Dan Gilbert, who didn't want them for himself or his students and was confused as to why I would contact him. I see it that Chadash CHEATED ME OF $300 This is the WORST BUSINESS DEALING I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. Be warned... UNBELIEVABLE. I'm sorry but this man has ego problems and was a nightmare to deal with. I have spoken with many other people that have had similar experiences...

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