Klarinet Archive - Posting 000110.txt from 1999/02

From: "Joseph W. Krafchak" <jkrafchak@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Introduction with questions
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 1999 15:49:09 -0500

I just joined the list and I thought I would introduce myself.

My name is Joe Krafchak and I am 39 years old, married, and have four small
children. I started to play around with the clarinet a couple of months ago
for fun and I really enjoy it. I wish that I had more time to practice but
with four small children you don't have much time.

I am presently playing a Henri DuBois Superior model that was made in the
late 1930's or early 1940's. It was my uncles who took some lessons in the
1940's. My cousin played it during the 1970's in middle and high school
bands. It is a wood clarinet with a silver ring around the bell. The wood
is in good condition though the pads and cork need to be replaced. ($50 to
get it in playing shape up to $150 for a complete overhaul.) I have been
told by two "knowledgeable" persons that it is a semi-professional model and
is worth about $600 dollars. I have also been told by two "knowledgeable"
people that it is a beginners model and don't bother getting it fixed and
just go buy a used plastic model. Know for my questions.

Does anybody know anything about Henri D clarinets? Is this clarinet worth
fixing up?

Sincerely,

Joe

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