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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000069.txt from 2003/10
From: "Judy Latz" <atlconcertband@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [DR-L] Cracked Wing Joint
Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2003 13:16:18 -0400
I hope the person who knocked your bassoon to the floor paid for the repair!
Judy
----- Original Message -----
From: Lim Sze Ai, Esther
To: doublereed-l@-----.edu
Sent: 10/11/03 2:31:46 AM
Subject: RE: [DR-L] Cracked Wing Joint
Hi...
I recently had a bad experience with my instrument... The top joint actually cracked when someone walked past and knocked my instrument on the floor.
Due to point and strength of impact, the ivory ring cracked, and there was a 7cm crack running down the instrument, that cracked all the way in. The low notes were unplayable.
I sent the instrument back to the factory, and spent about EURO1000 for a new replacement joint. The bassoon is back and is in terrific condition!
Am not too sure how much plugging the crack would cost, but hope the figure I have helps provide you with a rough gauge.
Good luck with your Yammie!!
Best Wishes,
Esther
-----Original Message-----
From: doublereed-l-admin@-----.edu] On Behalf Of Elliott MacDonald
Sent: Friday, October 10, 2003 9:41 PM
To: doublereed-l@-----.edu
Subject: [DR-L] Cracked Wing Joint
Dear List et al:
It's been quite a while since I've contributed or asked anything. I'm interested in knowing, however, how many of you have experiences with cracks in bassoons? I recently travelled to the Midwest (southern Ohio) from Ottawa, Canada and my bassoon cracked. It's about a 4-inch crack extending through the pad seats for the high E-flat and High E (F# & G trill keys). Obviously, due to the hard rubber lining of the wing, there's no immediate evidence of air leakage (including at the pads). My bassoon is a Yammie that only 6 years old and I am rather particular about swabbing it and keeping it in good condition.
Question: Is this serious?
Question: Will this get worse?
Question: I am heading back to Ottawa, will this further affect the instrument?
Question: What are ballpark figures for repair costs?
Thank you all in advance for any information you may have.
Elliott MacDonald
Ottawa, Canada
