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Author: Morrigan
Date: 2007-08-22 07:25
Hi everyone!
Both my instruments need at LEAST a repad and I'm waiting until I move to London to have them done. I figure there's got to be someone better there than here in Australia...
Anwyay, does anyone have any recommendations? I'm quite price-conscious and must be able to get there by public transport. Thanks so much!
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Author: Mike Clarinet
Date: 2007-08-22 08:07
Never been there, but know them by reputation. Howarth's.
If you don't mind a train trip to Maidenhead, (Paddington line then about a mile walk) then Dawkes Windcraft is very good. I have used them a lot. They will do running repairs eg replacing corks, pads, springs and small adjustments on the spot. Servicing such as a full re-pad has to be booked in and unfortunately you ususally have to wait several weeks for a slot. However they do a very good job. Check their website for pricing.
Disclaimer: no connection with Dawkes except as a satisfied customer.
Both Dawkes and Howarth's can be googled.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2007-08-22 10:01
Here's Howarth's website:
http://howarth.uk.com/
Click on 'Repairs ...' on the left menu and then on 'Clarinet Repairs' for pricing.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
Independent Woodwind Repairer
Single and Double Reed Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes
NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2007-08-22 10:11
> ...and then on 'Clarinet Repairs' for pricing.
Hmm. I am an idiot giving my fixer-uppers away for so cheap. :-/
Then again, I have no shop to run, no taxes (well, at least not for fixin') to pay, no employees to boss around. I'd be a terrible business person anyway, I guess.
(FWIW the prices appear to be in the same ballpark as here)
--
Ben
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2007-08-22 10:14
Die Holzblaeser's (Berlin) prices are pretty much the same as well.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
Independent Woodwind Repairer
Single and Double Reed Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes
NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: Danny Boy
Date: 2007-08-22 10:36
I've bitten the bullet for years and used Howarths...you get what you pay for.
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Author: Morrigan
Date: 2007-08-22 10:52
Is Howarth's the sort of place you have to book well in advance?
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Author: CJB
Date: 2007-08-22 11:06
I've used both Howarths and Dawkes.
Both need booking a fairly long way in advance. Both did very nice work for the most part though I did have to return to Howarths when they didn't get the crows foot properly adjusted.
Overall I prefer Dawkes but that is partly because it is easier for me to get to and the repairers in there know me.
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