Klarinet Archive - Posting 001012.txt from 1997/08

From: deerich@-----.net
Subj: Re: Clarinet maintenance/ Overhaul
Date: Sun, 24 Aug 1997 17:20:56 -0400

Matthew A Cullen wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I was wondering where I could send my Clarinet to be overhauled,
> some place not to expensive that will do a really good job. I would
> really appreciate this, thanks!!
> Matt

Just a word of caution, you get what you pay for. (i.e. really good and
not too expensive rarely go together)

Also you need to know what you are getting to compare the suggestions.
There is a standard level overhaul. This means they replace springs,
pads, corks, and adjusting the mechanism. Then there is the
professional level overhaul. This will also include buffing the keys,
refitting keys and refacing tone holes where needed. The difference in
price is substantial ($100 or more). So be sure you know what is being
quoted. Which one you need will depend on the age and condition of your
horn.

Dee Hays
Canton, SD
deerich@-----.net