Klarinet Archive - Posting 000107.txt from 1997/06

From: Jacqueline Eastwood <eastwooj@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Buffet R13 Overhaul
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 1997 09:09:46 -0400

On Tue, 10 Jun 1997, Rich Nicklay wrote:

> I have a Buffet R13 (approximately 3 years old) which needs complete
> repad/overhaul. It has been done by local music store general repair
> person, but pads become discolored and worn very quickly. It has never
> been "thoroughly" adjusted/reworked (if that's necessary) by a "clarinet
> specialist". Recomendations, i.e., pad types (pros/cons), general cost,
> clarinet specialists-does one trust UPS for shipping?
>
> Rich Nicklay Voice Mail: 712 336-1370, ext. 219 FAX: 712 336-4758
> 5/6 Grade Instrumental Music Director
> Spirit Lake Middle School
> 900 20th St.
> Spirit Lake, Iowa 51360-1250
> e-mail: rnicklay@-----.us
>
>
>
>
I had my horn overhauled in April by Clark Fobes, a sometimes-contributor
to this list. Check Sneezy for his phone number; he also has an ad in
the ICA journal issue that just came out. He did a very nice job; my
biggest complaint was tight tenon corks!!

I've always used UPS to ship horns and never had a problem. Use
second-day air and insure for the value of the instrument. It costs about
$20.00 or so.

Steve Prescott, another repair tech who contributes to the list, is closer
to you (Indiana) if you prefer that.

Oh, and Clark used Straubinger pads for the lower joint and corks for the
upper joint. So far, so good! Price was somewhere around $350 -- more
than what you probably pay your local techs. but worth it IMHO.

Hope this helps.

Jacqueline Eastwood
University of Arizona/Arizona Opera Orchestra
eastwooj@-----.edu