Klarinet Archive - Posting 000558.txt from 1996/08

From: Fred Jacobowitz <fredj@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Re-Padding
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 1996 11:49:32 -0400

Patrick,
Price varies acording to location, quality, etc. However, the
best way to know you're getting good work is to get a recommendation from
a pro in your area (I think you said you were in New York, yes? If so,
Rod Baltimore is quite reputable, as is the fellow who used to be at
Giardinelli's - I think his name was Mario?? - it is a hispanic name.
Also, Murray Sneider is superb).
Then, don't quibble about the price. Just make sure that the materials
you want are used (the tech might like to use his own favorite materials).

Fred Jacobowitz
Clarinet/Sax Instructor, Peabody Preparatory

On Tue, 20 Aug 1996, Patrick Kwan wrote:

> I have a Selmer student model clarinet that needs repadding. I've used it for
> years and I'm really attached to it. Even though I'm planning to get a new
> clarinet I want to repad it. I prefer the Gore-tex pads. I'm just wondering
> about how much it will cost to repad all the pads by a repair person. I
> really don't want to get rip off!
>