Klarinet Archive - Posting 000267.txt from 2005/01

From: "David C Kumpf" <dkumpf@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] Inquiry into bass clarinet
Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2005 12:42:16 -0500

Good idea, but I'll have to consider whether it is workable. As it is, I
would prefer to have my own repairman complete the overhaul and adjustments,
and that means that I probably need to sort out the tuning issue prior to a
purchase.

Dave Kumpf
dkumpf@-----.com

Ormondtoby Montoya wrote:
> David, it sounds as if this instrument is being offered by a music
> store. If so, I would advise agreeing with the store in advance on a
> price for the instrument when (and if) it is restored to good playing
> condition. Tuning problems with mix-and-match instruments are
> well-known.
>
> And if the instrument is not being offered by a music store,
> I personally would want the owner to agree to the same thing.

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