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Author: Don Gross
Date: 2004-09-30 15:12
Attachment: Leblanc Pivot Screw.jpg (10k)
HELP!
Sometime during a rehearsal, the lower throat G# pivot screw on my Leblanc low C paperclip contrabass (Bb) clarinet hit the carpeted (industrial grade) floor. Four people on hands and knees couldn't find it. Leblanc sent me the "current" replacement screw which had a pointed end -- not the original rod-shaped pivot screw that fits into the bottom of the hollow G# rod.
Since then, with Leblanc's new ownership in place the company now refuses to do business with individuals even to the point of not even putting me in contact with a technician (the tech I talked originall has lost his job) to see if they have the older type of pivot screw.
I'm pretty sure I can have one fabricated by a local precision machine shop, but that's gonna cost big $$.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
(Sorry for the double post. I've always "replied" and never started a new thread.)
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Author: Ed
Date: 2004-09-30 15:50
Have you tried taking it to the best repair tech in your area? I have had instances where repairmen I have gone to have been able to modify something else to fit. Sometimes it may only require some cutting, filing or lathe work to do some modifications.
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Author: ron b
Date: 2004-09-30 19:56
My old Atlas metal lathe can turn out just about any kind of screw I need, Don. It's not a big deal. I find it more convenient and cost effective however, to order them by the dozen from Ferree's. Hopefully your local tech has already done that too. You'll probably do well to follow Ed's advice and talk to your tech.
- r![[cool]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/cool.gif) n b -
Post Edited (2004-09-30 20:00)
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