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bell replating cost?

Author: Molloy
Date: 2007-06-12 22:50

Thanks in advance for your help!

I was lucky enough to stumble onto one of those Linton (Bb soprano) clarinets with the curved metal bell and neck, in like-new condition. UPS managed to wreck it in transit, although it was well packaged. I mean, the box was totally crushed when it arrived. And, as Murphy's Law would require, it was the bell that was damaged -- it has a nasty crease that has cracked the plating.

I guess the crimp is easy to remove but the plating is still wrecked. How much would it cost to have the bell replated? An educated estimate is good enough, I probably won't actually have it replated but I need an idea how much compensation to demand from UPS.

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Re: bell replating cost?

Author: Chris P
Date: 2007-06-12 23:31

I'd get a combined estimate for the repair and replating (and refitting the bell key) - somewhere in the region of $200 ought to do it.

But I am basing that roughly on the UK cost with the current exchange rate.

I assume it's in nickel plate - add another $50 on top for silver plate.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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Re: bell replating cost?

Author: musiciandave
Date: 2007-06-13 00:34

Would it sound differently with the Silver plating?

(ducking and running for cover.......)

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Re: bell replating cost?

Author: Chris P
Date: 2007-06-13 10:44

It'll sound more expensive with silver.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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