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jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 1282
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, November 04, 2008 - 9:50 am:   Edit Post

I've just found this product on the net called Musi-traC and sounds like quite interesting way of identifying your instrument if it is found after theft.

Musi-traC is a tiny microchip to identify and protect your musical instrument.

Inexpensive way to protect your instruments and other property
Operates throughout the UK by MIA approved Musi-traC centre
Dramatically reduces the risk of theft
Aids recovery of stolen property
Microchip Lifetime Guarantee
FREE entry on The National Register of Musical Instruments


http://www.themusictrade.co.uk/html/how_does_it_work.htm

Has anyone heard of these before?
I guess if you were having a new instrument built you could send one to alembic and ask them to secure it inside the instrument during construction.



Smart Water!!
My insurance company sent me a free bottle of smart water with my last policy. You brush a bit on and it uniquely marks the instrument( invisibly) and the solution shows up when the police shine in ultra-violet light on it.

http://www.smartwater.com/Personal.aspx


However i guess they are both only any good if the instrument is recovered, and to prove identity not prevention of theft.

Jazzyvee
hydrargyrum
Advanced Member
Username: hydrargyrum

Post Number: 392
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Tuesday, November 04, 2008 - 11:28 am:   Edit Post

"SmartWater is a colourless liquid solution that is simply dabbed onto the uneven surfaces of your valuables."

I would assume from this description that you need to put the material on a rough surface. I would assume that the body cavity would be your best bet. Otherwise I would be concerned about polishing off the fluorescent dye they must use.
262632
Junior
Username: 262632

Post Number: 17
Registered: 10-2008
Posted on Monday, November 24, 2008 - 7:48 pm:   Edit Post

Alembic put a Snagg microchip in my Buckeye Essence. Just ask Mica about it and send her the kit. [I'm assuming Musi-traC has a kit.] Snagg sold in Canada and the US and registration is free as well.

The microchip is cheap around $30US They sell the scanner's, too - for $250US if memory serves but you don't really need one.

I also had one installed in the end block of my Upton upright.

Seems like a good idea to me.

Roger

(Message edited by 262632 on November 24, 2008)
funkyjazzjunky
Advanced Member
Username: funkyjazzjunky

Post Number: 280
Registered: 5-2007
Posted on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 7:08 am:   Edit Post

Carvin Basses come with Snagg Microchips

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