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Re: Replacement for Vito 7212

Author: acbrendler
Date: 2003-04-03 12:26

The original break was just below the top joint on the lower keyed section. It turns out the glue mostly held and the break this time was a little higher than the first. Either this clarinet did indeed have a weak spot, as supported by some other appends I've read, or he's been a "bit" rough with it, or both. A second gluing attempt lasted a week.

We mentioned the pin repair to the shop the first time around and they gave several reasons for not trying it. Maybe they just didn't know how and didn't want to try.

The price came back significantly lower than $200, in fact less than $150, for a new lower joint plus key transfer and adjustment. We have opted for the replacement piece rather than a new purchase.

And thanks to those who advised against a wood clarinet for this age. We'll be waiting several years now before we consider this plunge again. We won't risk a piece of Grenadilla until he's a bit more certain where he wants to go with his music and when he has demonstrated a bit more responsibility.

Thanks again,

Andy

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