Klarinet Archive - Posting 000180.txt from 2004/05

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] sheet cork
Date: Sun, 9 May 2004 15:47:51 -0400

At 07:52 AM 5/9/2004 -0400, Lelia Loban wrote:
>I order sheet cork, pads and many other repair supplies from:
>
>Ferree's Tools, Inc..
>1477 E. Michigan Ave.
>Battle Creek, MI 49014
>Phone 269-965-0511 or 800-253-2261
>
>For information about getting a catalogue, e-mail:
>
>ferreestools@-----.com
>
>I think Ferree's is a Klarinet advertiser. It's a reputable family-owned
>company that's been in business since 1946. I've been completely satisfied
>with my transactions. (Obligatory disclaimer: I have no relationship with
>Ferree's except as a mail order customer.)
>
>Ferree's sells several thicknesses of corks and pads. To determine what
>you need, measure what's already on the instrument. The fact that you ask
>this question indicates that you're new to repairing instruments. It might
>be a good idea to get some lessons in repair work, or at least buy a manual
>on how to do repairs. It may be cheaper to get the work done
>professionally than to experiment and have to re-do (or hire the
>professional to re-do) things that don't work out. Also, attempted amateur
>repairs can damage a clarinet.

Ferree's also sells the "Band Instrument Repairing Manual" by Erick D.
Brand, the BIBLE of instrument repair. Originally published in 1939, the
latest version is a reprint of the 1978 edition.

Bill Hausmann

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

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