Posted by John Maynard Keynes on December 16, 2003 at 03:14:24:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Why no more Getzens? posted by on December 16, 2003 at 00:20:26:
In addition, they have figured out a way to make two lines from one parts bin, allowing the to maximize profit on all of the Getzen/Getzen Custom/Edwards trombones.
Nothing like paying an extra $1500 for a threaded leadpipe and an oversized bell.
To Joshua:
They (Getzen) either weren't making enough Tubas to turn a profit or (my supposition) Getzen was having to steal labor resources from the lucrative trombone & trumpet lines to build these horns. More often than not, I would even guess it was the folks with better skill levels. Because there is a small market for skilled instrument builders and a tall learning curve to master this art, it would make sense to abandon this line altogether and insure some level of quality, effeciency, and speed on the "profit centers".
John Maynard Keynes