Klarinet Archive - Posting 000189.txt from 1998/02

From: Ryan Lowe <ral@-----.net>
Subj: Repairs and playing
Date: Thu, 5 Feb 1998 04:41:25 -0500

I am interested in learning (hands-on, as I have read several books) how to
repair woodwinds. I called a _local_ repairperson and asked about
interning (sp?). They stated that it is bad to do professional level
repair work and play at the same tim. This person says that when you start
doing repair work, you pull musles, tendons, etc... and that is not good
for one's playing. I know that there are a few active
repair-people/clarinetists, and I would be interested in finding out your
opinions on this topic. Is the art of repair something that I should pursue?

Thanks,
Ryan Lowe

P.S. I can already repair just about _any_ instrument in a fix (pads,
leaks, springs, cracks, etc...), given enough bubble gum and duct tape:) I
am talking about repairs like: cutting tone holes, sealing cracks (well),
adjusting tuning, etc...