| Author | Message | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 1282 Registered: 6-2002 |
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 |
"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 |
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 |
Carvin Basses come with Snagg Microchips |
