Klarinet Archive - Posting 000005.txt from 1998/07

From: Dee Hays <deerich@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] old A clarinet overhaul
Date: Wed, 1 Jul 1998 09:01:40 -0400

Actually if you include the re-plating at the same time as the complete
overhaul is done it only adds about $100 to the price of the overhaul. The
most expensive part of a re-plating job if done separately is the fact that all
the pads have to be removed before the plating and new ones installed
afterwards!

Dee Hays
Canton, SD.

Kevin Fay (LCA) wrote:

> 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]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 1998 6:38 PM
> To: Klarinet list
> 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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