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Author: Martin
Date: 2002-11-03 18:24
Now that the Woodwind and Brasswind is gone from NYC, where does one go in the New York area to try out several different types of the variety of brands the Woodwind and Brasswind had in stock?
Martin
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Author: John J. Moses
Date: 2002-11-03 22:29
Jonathan Watkins was in charge at B/W in NYC.
He now has opened his own shop across from Lincoln Center at:
44 W. 62nd. Street, NYC
J.W.Watkins Musical Instruments & Access.
212-541-914
Try him out at his new shop. I'm sure he can use the business.
JJM
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Author: GBK
Date: 2002-11-03 23:09
The phone number in John Moses' post should read:
212-541-9146 ...GBK
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Author: Laurie
Date: 2002-11-04 00:29
Cool ! I go to school up in the north pole, and I just found out that ww&bw closed, and that my local repair guy shut down... Thanks for the info !
Laur
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Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 2002-11-04 19:35
Roberto's on 46th Street is tiny, knowledgeable and good, though their selection is small. Their repairman is excellent.
With the closing of WW&BW, Sam Ash on 48th Street probably has the best selection of top-line instruments in NYC. Their salespeople vary from decent to "duh, I tink it's a trumpit," depending on the one you talk to.
The people at Weiner's store on Long Island know what they're talking about, they have a good selection and I've heard good things about their mail order service, but I've found them to be rude and inflexible each time I've gone there. They'll only admit to having something if you point it out in their catalog, and they will bring you something to show only if you specifically ask for it -- if you ask for #3 V-12 reeds, they won't also bring #3-1/2, they won't let you browse the CD selection, and you never know whether they'll be open on a weekend.
International (Ron Baltimore) on 48th Street is a dark, old-fashioned place, and no more honest than they have to be, but they're knowledgeable and have some decent stuff (mostly used) and a good repair tech (Susan).
Alex on 47th Street sometimes has things worth looking at.
Some of the repair techs have good used instruments or know about good ones for sale. You might try Perry Ritter or Jimmy Yan.
Best regards.
Ken Shaw
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Author: Ed
Date: 2002-11-04 20:18
For repairs, I agree that Jimmy Yan is very good. As to Weiner's- I also agree with Ken's experience. The best thing about it used to be years ago, when Jonathan worked there. He made it a great shop. Even then, if he wasn't available, the best I ever got from anyone there was...."I dunno, you'll have to ask Jonathan"
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Author: Kara
Date: 2002-11-17 18:52
Go see Jonathan Watkins at The Music Store across from Lincoln Center.
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