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Opinions on shipping clarinets for repairs?

Author: Chalumeau
Date: 2023-09-06 21:31

Hi all,

I need to get a clarinet crack repaired, but unfortunately I do not live anywhere near a repair technician. I normally get repairs done when I travel back to my hometown, but I'll need the repair sooner than I'll be able to travel.

Do you have any thoughts on shipping your clarinet to get repaired? Is it safe? My main concern is my clarinet sitting overnight in a cold truck or something like that.

Thanks for your input!

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Re: Opinions on shipping clarinets for repairs?

Author: SunnyDaze
Date: 2023-09-06 22:03

Hi,

I've done this twice and it worked really well. The tricky part is the insurance which can be very expensive.

I generally put the whole case in a big box full of bubble wrap and send it on a Monday to avoid a weekend spent in an unheated warehouse.

Jennifer

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Re: Opinions on shipping clarinets for repairs?

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2023-09-06 23:43

If you're in the States, put added cost into shipping with FedEx (NOT GROUND!!!!). A faster and more reliable shipping company will avoid a lot of pitfalls.

............Paul Aviles

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Re: Opinions on shipping clarinets for repairs?

Author: m1964
Date: 2023-09-07 21:05

Chalumeau wrote:
Hi all,
I need to get a clarinet crack repaired, but unfortunately I do not live anywhere near a repair technician. ..
Do you have any thoughts on shipping your clarinet to get repaired? Is it safe? My main concern is my clarinet sitting overnight in a cold truck or something like that."

At this time of the year, I'd worry about weather being too warm, not too cold. Otherwise, if there is no heat wave where you live, shipping it should be safe.
Also, there is no reason to send the whole instrument unless you want the tech to check the clarinet in addition to fixing the crack.

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Re: Opinions on shipping clarinets for repairs?

Author: clarimad
Date: 2023-09-18 13:56

I am UK based and send instruments worldwide, insured up to £1000 and tracked by UPS.

I understand that here UPS are the only couriers that cover musical instruents.

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