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In over my head.

Author: Antny
Date: 2008-08-03 00:55

I have a friend, in Barbados, who has a daughter, trying to make band this Fall. There is not much of a used instrument market where she lives, budget is short, and everything is more expensive there. I volunteered to find her a clarinet, thinking 'how hard can it be?'. I should know better.

Well, I made it more difficult than it should have been. Long story short, I now have 2, one from ebay, that turns out to be a Normandy Resotone (no digit) 2316D sn, but with a Bundy lower joint. I repadded it myself! (go ahead, roll the eyes) but now seeing that it will never do for her, I found another.
wooden, very simple logo "Jan Williams NY", local horn shop identifies it as a Selmer stencil. Badly in need of pads/overhaul,but to my eyes a beautiful instrument.

Two questions:
1. does anyone either have a lower joint for a Resotone, or want a case full of parts described?

2. does anyone want to overhaul the Williams in time to send to her this month? I work on my own cars, guitars, and kitchen table, but I should not work on someone else's horn. Ideas?

Thanks for listening!

Breath for a living.

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Re: In over my head.

Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2008-08-03 03:23

Antny,

See if you can find a Ridenour 147 is good shape (one that will not need a repad). Nice instruments, not expensive, and I started two of my grand-daughters on them this last year. I have one as a backup as well.

HRL

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Re: In over my head.

Author: redwine
Date: 2008-08-03 10:28

Hello,
You should contact Sue Raycraft, a member of this board. I'm sure she can help you out. If you can't find her on the board, contact me personally for her contact info.

Ben Redwine, DMA
owner, RJ Music Group
Assistant Professor, The Catholic University of America
Selmer Paris artist
www.rjmusicgroup.com
www.redwinejazz.com
www.reedwizard.com

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Re: In over my head.

Author: Antny
Date: 2008-08-03 13:01

Thank you both, this bb is a great resource. Wonderful folks here.

following the leads you sent.

Breath for a living.

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