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zipper Regular user 116 Posts |
Magic folks,
My parasol cover is tearing and I have contacted Greg at Abbott's about making a new one (it's one of the older models and so nothing defective about the parasol). No problem. The company can do it. However, I'm being told that the new cover may not match the old one (they're hand made). I'm a little skittish because it seems to me that it will be a hard sell to an audience if they're much different at all to convince the audience that the parasol cover has exchanged places with the silks in the handbag. To those of you who have had Abbott's fix your parasol: Is this a problem and were you happy or unhappy with the end result (or did your audience register a complaint)? If it matters, my parasol cover has a blue band surrounding the hole where the parasol sticks out and red around the rim or periphery of the cover (with blending of yellow/orange in between). Thanks in advance for any advice/help you can provide. Zipper |
hugmagic Inner circle 7655 Posts |
I would have Abbott's make two new covers. It is very hard to match tie dyes both in color and pattern that are not made at the same time.
Richard
Richard E. Hughes, Hughes Magic Inc., 352 N. Prospect St., Ravenna, OH 44266 (330)296-4023
www.hughesmagic.com email-hugmagic@raex.com Write direct as I will be turning off my PM's. |
Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
It all depends if you are a perfectionist or not. I do not have this problem with the parasol, but when I was doing dove productions, the silk was blue and the dove bag was blue. The hue of the color did not match perfectly as one was silk and the other cotton. From 10 feet away with the varying light, it was not even an issue. The farther away the colors all blend. Now if you carry your own lighting system and use a huge Spot Light for stage, then maybe it cold be noticed, but again, not likely. Also they are never seen against each other. The silks are shown then the cover. Red is red according to the audience.
But if I was going to spring for a new cover, then I would just get the matching silks as well at the same time. Are you going to put it on yourself or have Abbott's do it? If you are going to do it yourself, then order the cover and see if it bothers you. If not put the new cover on. If it does concern you, then return it for a complete matching set. |
TheGreatNancini Veteran user Ohio 373 Posts |
I have the Abbott's parasol and use it in my signature routine. I really think that the audience would not notice a slight difference, however being the obsessive compulsive type where every detail matters in our show, both Matthew and I would not be happy unless they were a perfect match. Therefore Richard's advice to order 2 covers would be the same thing I would recommend as well.
I have had Greg repair the spokes in mine before and I am extremely pleased with his quick turn around time and excellent service on it. |
hugmagic Inner circle 7655 Posts |
Again, just have Abbott's do it. Having made covers, repaired the ribs, reattached the covers, it is far easier to pay Abbott's to do it.
Richard
Richard E. Hughes, Hughes Magic Inc., 352 N. Prospect St., Ravenna, OH 44266 (330)296-4023
www.hughesmagic.com email-hugmagic@raex.com Write direct as I will be turning off my PM's. |
TheGreatNancini Veteran user Ohio 373 Posts |
By paying Abbott's to do it you are guaranteed to get it back in like new condition and that to me is priceless. No one knows their own product better than the original manufacturer!
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Regan Inner circle U.S.A. 5726 Posts |
I do not have any experience with Abbott's Mutilated Parasol, but I have dealt with them on a repair for another prop once. I have to say I was very disappointed when I found out what they were going to charge me to repair a prop that I had bought new from them a few years earlier. It was a simple repair, and I only wanted to order the replacement part. However, they would not sell me the part, and insisted that I return the item to them and let them do the repair. The repair was going to cost half as much as a new prop. By the time I paid shipping both ways I figured I would be better off to just purchase a new one.
I was a little upset with Abbott's over this, so I never bought a new one. I still have the old prop and it is useless as it is. I do not consider myself to be a prop builder but I have built several things, and I have modified and repaired many props. Not only that, but I have extensive experience in working with wood and metal. I also repair, modify, and refinish vintage guitars, so I do have some experience in this field. In this case with the Abbott's prop I knew exactly what needed to be done, and how to do it. However, they would not sell me the part. Regan
Mister Mystery
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markofmagic Elite user 480 Posts |
Just send it to Abbott's they repair it and it will look like new again
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magicgettogether Special user Michigan 556 Posts |
Check out this video from Karen, Abbott's seamstress, on repairing this product. The video is a couple years old so I am not sure if the "ballpark" prices are still good, but it certainly is on topic for this conversation.
http://youtu.be/iIOczijgtN4 |
Rainboguy Inner circle 1915 Posts |
I have Abbott's "refresh" my Mutiliated Parasol and Snake Basket every few years as needed and they always do a great job.
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