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Author: Anne
Date: 1999-12-30 17:36
hi! I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get my clarinets pads replaced with cork? I have a green line buffet and the pads are starting to get really icky... I have heard that this is really great for your clarinet...am i right? and does anyone know where I could go to get this done. I live in durango colorado, and I know I will have to travel. Thanks!!
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 1999-12-31 02:41
Is Katzin Music still in business? I got to know their great repairman when we had a condo near there [before 1994], and he should be able to make cork pads for your clar. My LeBlanc clar has corks on the upper joint, and after quite a bit of playing are still very tight! I had my wood Garde oboe overhauled [$300] by Carl McGuire in Tulsa,OK and after quite a struggle, and with his and my testing, the corks are now sealing tightly!! I guess its no simple job, tho! I can give you his phone and address if you wish. How's the snow for skiing? Don
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Author: Anne
Date: 1999-12-31 15:35
Hello,
Thanks for replying! Katzin is still here and it is the worst music store I think I have ever been in! I had them replace a pad on my oboe, for $30, and it was completely messed up after that! So I am definetly not going there....oh and about the snow there is NONE! I think there are only two runs open at purg., sad hu. Do you play oboe and clarinet? I am playing both, and everyone says they are the worst instruments to double, but I just can't stop playing one! Hope you have a wonderful New year!
Anne
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Author: Anne
Date: 1999-12-31 15:37
...oh ya and i would love to have the address, that is of course if you think they would do a good job! 
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Author: William
Date: 2000-01-03 16:39
Tom Ridenour, in Denton, Tx., does custom repair work--cork pads, tuning, etc. He has a web-site, look him up. His work is excellant. He is the one that designed the Concerto and Opus clarinets when he was with LeBlanc and really knows his "stuff."
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2000-01-03 20:09
Great advice, William, should have suggested that to Anne earlier. [Snowed in yet?] Don
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