Klarinet Archive - Posting 000431.txt from 1997/10

From: sandymos@-----.edu
Subj: Re: crack repair
Date: Sun, 12 Oct 1997 01:51:29 -0400

When my instrument cracked while attending school at Arizona State, I
was advised by both Dr. Spring and master technician Bill Brannen to
superglue my instrument. The crack was not through a tone hole. My
advice would be to speak to someone about your specific situation. I
know the answer varies depending on the severity of the problem. Also, if
superglue is used, Brannen does recommend a particular brand that works
well on wood.
Sandy Mosteller

On Fri, 10 Oct 1997, Bill Hausmann wrote:

> At 09:38 PM 10/10/97 -0400, you wrote:
> >Hello, again!
> >
> >Does anyone on the list have any ideas on how to repair a crack in a
> >clarinet? I have a Selmer 10G that cracked and I'm wondering if I can just
> >superglue it. Any suggestions?
> >
> > Thank you
> >
> Your instrument is really too valuable for such treatment, although it will
> work within limits. Pinning by a professional technician is the only
> logical course of action, and not as expensive as you might fear.
>
>
>
> Bill Hausmann bhausman@-----.com
> 451 Old Orchard Drive http://www.concentric.net/~bhausman
> Essexville, MI 48732 http://members.wbs.net/homepages/z/o/o/zoot14.html
>
> If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is too loud.
>