Klarinet Archive - Posting 000138.txt from 2003/09

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Buffet A clarinet on ebay
Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2003 23:30:13 -0400

At 11:14 PM 9/5/2003 -0400, Kenneth Wolman wrote:
>At 07:59 PM 9/5/2003 -0700, you wrote:
>...Musiqueweb also said they did a "play condition overhaul"--I have no
>idea what this means.

The word "overhaul" used in this context is confusing and borderline
dishonest. They probably did what our shop calls "putting in playing
condition" -- fixing what ails it. An overhaul is a full rebuilding of the
instrument, even more extensive than, but including, a complete repad.

Bill Hausmann

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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