Klarinet Archive - Posting 001113.txt from 1997/10

From: "Laine" <tlaine@-----.net>
Subj: Recovering Clarinetist Questions
Date: Sun, 26 Oct 1997 10:35:14 -0500

Hi Nancy and others,

The name was only on the mouthpiece of the wooden clarinet, I couldn't find
anything on the wooden clarinet except the serial numbers I posted. I was
wondering if someone recognized the serial numbers and could tell me
possibly what type of clarinet I have. It may not be worth getting
reconditioned and repadded, I don't know.

If anyone can recommend a good place to have a clarinet reconditioned in
the New Hampshire/Massachusetts area, I would appreciate it. Where I live,
I cannot even find a clarinet teacher - was told by a music store that
clarinet teachers want too much money to come out to the boonies.

Thanks and regards,
Laine

> Laine,
>
> I'm not familiar with Pruefer or A Robert. Was the name on the wooden
> clarinet or just on the mouthpiece? The cost of the work you need done
> will probably vary from one area to another and from one technician to
> another. For repadding and overhauling a clarinet I would expect to pay
> at least $100, more if there are special problems like cracks that need
> to be pinned or tone holes replaced or whatever. Where do you live?
> Someone on the list may be able to recommend a good technician in your
> area.
>
> Nancy
>
> > The plastic one is a Pruefer, Ultima series. I can't read the
mouthpiece.
> >
> > The wooden one has "A Robert" and then "Ari" under it on the
mouthpiece. I
> > don't know if this is the original mouthpiece of the wooden one. There
is
> > some type of serial number on the wooden one - "2525" and then a
"69404".
> > Does this ring a bell to anyone?
> >