[TPIN] "True Bach/Primitive??

[Jon]

Here's some more inside info, which addresses the "made in china" thing:

"Also, no strads are being made anywhere but in Elkhart, and there is no 
plan for
that to change.  In fact, there is a great deal of optimism about the
new crew there, and realize too that most of the "skill" people have
come back - the bell makers, etc.. are the old pros.  They are using
this change-over as a chance to tighten up some things, replacing worn
jigs, getting everything "just so" etc..  so it's all good.  I think in
a few weeks production will be up and better than ever."

Jon

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jon" <jon at yakatus.com>
To: <tpin at tpin.okcu.edu>
Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 10:38 AM
Subject: Re: [TPIN] "True Bach/Primative??


> Here's some info from an "inside" source at Bach:
>
> "There is no doubt that Bach has been heavily affected by the strike, and
> I am sure production has been awfully slow.  there is no way Tedd is
> going to let s--- out of the doors, and he has had his hands tied until
> they get the right people making the horns again.  So sure, it's been a
> painful time, but that is turning around.  I think numbers will be up in a
> few weeks/ couple of months, and the quality will be better than ever..
> for instance, they are replacing the bell bending jig which was worn
> from many decades of use, to square up that bend, make a better joint at
> the 1st valve, etc.. one example.  He is pumped about where they are
> going, and again, the high skill guys have crossed the line and come
> back to work.
>
> Jon