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Author: LynnL
Date: 2001-01-29 15:30
I own the 1963 vintage horn captioned, which although reasonably well playing, could benefit from an overhaul / restoration. Can anyone recommend a specialist on this type horn who I could contact, preferably by email, to do this work?
Thanks
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Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 2001-01-29 19:03
Lynn -
People qualified and willing to handle this monster are hard to find. The big problem is that the pads have resonators and are held on by screws. They are seated by putting paper shims underneath, rather than being floated on melted shellac. I took mine to a flute specialist, who was used to handling large pads seated on metal rims and also knew about paper shims. An alternative would be a saxophone specialist, who does the same thing and is also used to handling large instruments.
A few days ago, Clark Fobes (who used to overhaul them but doesn't any more) wrote to me suggesting that the pads be replaced with shellac-seated kid pads without resonators. However, that means replacing all the pads, which is expensive.
I'd say go on one of the saxophone lists and inquire there.
Good luck.
Ken Shaw
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Author: jbutler
Date: 2001-01-29 23:57
I overhauled one about a month ago. Ken is correct. It resembles flute repair. The pads are held in with washers and pad "spud". It takes patience glueing in the washers in the correct place. You can't just place them in the pad cup because they will turn when tightening the screws. I had to go through it three times to make sure everything was tight on the monster. If you look at my price guide http://www.cork-and-pad.sneezy.org on my web site you'll see that the price for overhauling one of these is not cheap, but I swear after the last one I seriously thought about doubling it! Yes, you could unsolder the pad spuds and float the pads in....that would be a lot easier, but I would not do it without the owners permission.
John
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Author: Willie
Date: 2001-01-30 04:04
One repairman I know jokingly said when he sees a LeBlanc contra coming in the door, he runs to the bathroom, locks the door and hopes they will leave. He has been good though to help me with mine. I do all my repairs now on the "contra contraption". Good luck with yours and I envy the fact you found a paper clip model. I'm still shaking the trees for one of my own.
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Author: Bill
Date: 2001-01-31 13:28
You might try Mike Leonard (www.jmichaelleonard.com). He repaired my paperclip contra-alto. Excellent work at reasonable price, but I know he doesn't like working on Leblanc contras.
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