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To: <brass-band@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Watchdog programme
From: "David Williams" <JDW@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 1999 09:24:33 -0000
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To anyone who did not see the "Watchdog" programme and is a bit mixed-up on
the subject....it  was a "knocking-piece" about Boosey & Hawkes and the
quality of lacquer on instruments.  It "alleged" that some bands were having
a lot of trouble with the lacquer on new instruments....particularly
Basses....with dreaded black spots appearing on them. (the instruments,not
the players !).  A chief executive of the company admitted that they had
problems which apparently is caused by condensation under the
lacquer...appearing as black splodges.  Two bands..one from Crewe and
another from Scotland were featured in the prog. complaining that their
bands were now callled "brass and silver bands" and looked silly with a
mixture of different coloured instruments.
Anne Robinson the presenter had a go at the company claiming they had made
millions of pounds from the lottery grants.....and said a tuba now costs
6000.   It ended up with the executive promising to put everything right if
someone had a problem.....and advising anyone worried to purchase a silver
plated instrument (which costs more).   I have noticed that some dealers
have "steered me" away from B. and H. instruments and do not print
discounted prices.    Incidentally...the programme was nothing to do with
improving (or damaging) your health.)  Hope this is of some use.  Cheers.
David Williams.


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