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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2004-10-03 19:30
TKS, David, it looks very interesting/valuable for amateur repairers like me, possibly for our pros [ one bass cl key cost me $50 ordered from Selmer-Paris] . It looks like a 3-4 [blank] category/selection with E-Mail availability for ?model #, part specification etc. Has anyone had any dealings here? Don
Thanx, Mark, Don
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Author: VermontJM
Date: 2004-10-03 20:54
Whatever happened to the idea of "Miss Lonely Parts"? There was talk over a year ago about getting a site together where everyone could post the extra parts they have and either sell or trade...
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2004-10-03 23:12
VermontJM wrote:
> Whatever happened to the idea of "Miss Lonely Parts"?
That was more like 3 or 4 years ago ...
Not a sustainable business plan.
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Author: DAVE
Date: 2004-10-04 05:02
Cool site. Question: About how many pounds equal the U.S. dollar?
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Author: diz
Date: 2004-10-05 04:20
LOL indeed, am still chuckling.
Without music, the world would be grey, very grey.
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Author: CJB
Date: 2004-10-05 11:30
I've not used them for spare parts but have used them and their shop (Dawkes) for reeds, mouthpieces, instruments, repairs etc. for about 8 years. In that time the only problems I've ever had were them sending 1 box of alto reeds instead of Eb reeds and a minor problem about a mislabled barrel.
I've found their staff to be knowledgable, friendly and helpful and have recommended them to a number of people.
CJB
PS I have no connection with the company other than as a customer
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Author: RAMman
Date: 2004-11-20 18:11
I'll vouch for windcraft...outstanding service and very helpful.
I've been using them for years.
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Author: David Peacham
Date: 2004-11-20 18:26
Like CJB, I haven't used Windcraft but I am a customer (walk-in, not mail order) of their sister company Dawkes. They are indeed good people to deal with, and their prices are very competitive.
They even stock Gonzalez - though I haven't tried those yet.
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If there are so many people on this board unwilling or unable to have a civil and balanced discussion about important issues, then I shan't bother to post here any more.
To the great relief of many of you, no doubt.
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Author: DavidBlumberg
Date: 2005-09-12 01:00
Been a while since I posted this, but just had to use it again for a student who lost a key.
Good stuff for do-it-yourself repairs.
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Author: jbutler ★2017
Date: 2005-09-12 01:43
It is much cheaper to order from Buffet (CA) than Windcraft if you are located in the US.
jbutler
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Author: Mike Clarinet
Date: 2005-09-13 12:35
I will heartily endorse Windcraft / Dawkes Music without any reservation whatsoever. Their Maidenhead shop is my local music shop and the best woodwind outlet I have ever discovered. I have never ordered parts from them, but have bought a Buffet RC Bb and LeBlanc Sonata Bb bass from them as well as having other instruments attended to by them. The best job they did for me was rebuild a 1924 Conn alto sax into the envy of my sax-playing friends. Their repair department is always busy, but can find time for 'walk-in' repairs - replacing pads etc.
I have no connection except as a very satisfied customer.
Just out of interest - are there any other Brits on this board within striking distance of Maidenhead?
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Author: David Peacham
Date: 2005-09-13 13:31
Me. I work in Maidenhead. Oddly enough, I have just been shopping in Dawkes this lunchtime. They now stock Gonzalez in quarter strengths.
Board regular CJB and I play in a local band - come and join us. You can contact me via my website, though I might not pick up your message till the weekend.
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If there are so many people on this board unwilling or unable to have a civil and balanced discussion about important issues, then I shan't bother to post here any more.
To the great relief of many of you, no doubt.
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Author: Mike Clarinet
Date: 2005-09-13 14:50
Thanks for the invite David. I live in Reading but work in Slough. I am already playing in South Berks Concert Band. See http://www.southberksmusic.org.uk/
This keeps me busy enough!
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2005-09-13 16:34
We had a tenor sax player at a rehearsal one evening who came all the way from Taplow (to Clayton, north of Brighton), and she also worked for Windcraft- can't remember her name though, but she plays a lovely old Mk.6.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2005-09-14 00:27
HAHAHA!
Well, it was a nice old Mk.6 - so she'll be forever known as 'the girl with the lovely old Mk.6'.
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Author: archer1960
Date: 2005-09-14 13:12
That's just like my bicycling experiences: the first thing you notice about a new rider is their bike's brand, model and looks, not the person's name or looks. And people sign their e-mail by things like "Chris - Red Cannondale". Makes it a lot easier to figure out who you're talking to...
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