Klarinet Archive - Posting 000917.txt from 1998/06

From: "Wendi Hatton" <ubergal@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] old A clarinet overhaul
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 22:15:37 -0400

Bill,

My suggestion would be to get it overhauled because a new A clarinet
would run you at least $1700 unless you'd like to trade in your old A
clarinet. I just did that with Frederick Weiner in Mineola, NY. He gave
me $500 for my horn which was 23 years old, not nearly the age of yours,
but its worth a try. You can visit their website at:
http://www.weinermusic.com

Good luck, Wendi

>Reply-To: klarinet@-----.org
>Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 18:37:34 -0700
>From: Edinger/Gilman <wde1@-----.com>
>To: Klarinet list <klarinet@-----.org>
>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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