Update on Jim Becker's status.

kehaulani · Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2022 8:45 am Post subject: Update on Jim Becker's status.

I had some problems contacting Jim Becker recently, so inquired about his status. It seems that he has just left Osmun, so anyone wanting Osmun/Becker repair work is out of luck.

No info on where he went. so either continue using Osmun/Becker-trained employee, use another tech, or wait for further developments about Jim.

If I hear anything I will gladly share the info, but I am not the POC for related info.

Hope this helps.
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LittleRusty · Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2022 9:13 am Post subject:

Wow!

Thanks for the update. I hope he is okay. He will be missed.

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Whatever news he has, it's probably best to let Jim make the announcement rather than posting on his behalf.

JonathanM · Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2022 10:07 am Post subject:

Thanks for the info, kehaulani.
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LittleRusty · Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2022 11:10 am Post subject:

chrisf3000 · Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2022 11:50 am Post subject:

It's ok everybody - I sent a message to Jim earlier today and he said he wasn't able to login to TH to be able to post anything. He is healthy and all is right with the world.

He has asked if I could mention that he has accepted a new position elsewhere and will be moving on from Osmun. No need to speculate - all will become clear in due time. A fantastic repairman and great guy. Wishing Jim all the best on his journey!

Trptguy · Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2022 4:46 pm Post subject:

Didn't want to post anything until it was official, but now that it has been announced here you all go:

https://mmrmagazine.com/site/news/news-people/yamaha-announces-exciting-changes-to-its-wind-instrument-ateliers-staff/
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Mike Sailors · Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2022 6:18 pm Post subject:

kehaulani · Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2022 6:19 pm Post subject:

Yamaha. That's what I suspected.

Does this mean that,
*he will no longer be taking private work?
*is this an R&D position?

Thanks
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yourbrass · Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2022 6:51 am Post subject:

Good for Jim!
He did excellent valve refitting work for me and I wish him the best in his new position. I would imagine working w/Mr. Tanabe will be a lot of fun. Two of the best at what they do.
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Steve Hollahan · Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2022 7:07 am Post subject: Best deal

Martin Committee for $113.
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cbtj51 · Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2022 8:02 am Post subject:

Congratulations and Kudos to Jim! Best wishes going forward in your new position!

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ayryq · Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2022 3:44 am Post subject:

Is it still worth it to send my horn to Osmun? I need some dents taken out and I've sent horns to Mr. Becker in the past. I know he wasn't the only tech there, but it was his reputation that made me choose them.
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JayKosta · Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2022 5:19 am Post subject:

My perception of Osmun (never been there or done business) but have known of the business for 30 years is that it is a reputable shop.
If your goal is to have something such as Becker's 'blueprinting' or 'precision valve alignment', then perhaps that depends on the individual doing the work.
I don't have any info about whether any of the other techs at Osmun are trained to do that type of work.
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lipshurt · Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2022 6:11 am Post subject:

I wonder if he can get yamaha to deal with the insane valve noise that my (and other’s) generation 2 yamaha 8310z makes. It’s a crazy amount of noise. And it’s not the guides and it’s not going away. It’s the springs. They just twang away randomly and loud.
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JetJaguar · Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2022 8:27 am Post subject:

What is Yamaha Ateliers?

Thanks
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LittleRusty · Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2022 8:52 am Post subject:

Jerry · Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2022 10:19 am Post subject:

I'm pretty sure we have had TH members discussing their experiences with Wayne Tanabe at the Yamaha NY Atelier working on their horns.