Klarinet Archive - Posting 000916.txt from 1998/06

From: "Kevin Fay (LCA)" <kevinfay@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] old A clarinet overhaul
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 21:43:38 -0400

I would not bother with the plating--IMHO, definitely not worth the price.
A $200 repad would do wonders for the horn, though.

I am borrowing a Buffet C from 1914 (wrap-around register key and all).
After spiffing up some of the pads and cleaning out some of the tone holes,
it does be just fine. As good as a new one? Probably not. Much cheaper,
however.

kjf

-----Original Message-----
From: Edinger/Gilman [mailto:wde1@-----.com]
Subject: [kl] old A clarinet overhaul

I have an A clarinet I am thinking about overhauling, but am not sure if
it is worth putting a lot of money into. It is a Buffet, apparently
made in 1914 (!), and the plating on the keys is quite worn, so I'd want
to get it re-plated, which would probably add significantly to the
cost. It has a nice sound and feel to it, but I've never had it when it
was in top condition and so am not completely sure how good it can be.
It's a Low Pitch instrument, which may or may not be a pertinent factor,
and has the wrap-around register key and an open-hole, padded,
adjustable ring key over the LH third hole (C/G hole), like a flute,
which seems rather unusual. Is this worth putting $300-400 into or
should I keep saving for a new one?

Bill Edinger

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