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Author: gRAHAM gOLDEN
Date: 2000-09-24 03:42
Hello,
I was wondering, does any body know if it is possible to purchase a single joint of a new instrument?
For instance just the lower joint of a selmer 37 bass clarinet?
Graham
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2000-09-24 03:47
If the clarinet is still being made then, yes, a joint can be ordered. If the clarinet is not being made then you'll have to find a repairperson with the joint you're looking for.
Maybe I should start a clearinghouse for orphan clarinet parts ...
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Author: Willie
Date: 2000-09-24 04:28
If a spare joint for your model is still available you can go to your favorite tech. He will probably need the serial # so when he/she looks in the parts catalog, a proper match of your exact model can be made.
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Author: gRAHAM gOLDEN
Date: 2000-09-24 04:30
Hi,
Ark, you should start a clearing house. You should just start a clarinet store with everything from orphan parts to new clarinets. And of corse you would charge much less to all of use on sneezy.
Graham
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Author: gRAHAM gOLDEN
Date: 2000-09-24 04:32
Sorry I posted my response at the same time as willie. I didnt right Ark, I ment Mark.
Sorry
Graham
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Author: Willie
Date: 2000-09-24 04:32
Not a bad idea Mark, as some of us who live out in the boonies and have a hard time time locating parts ('specialy old ones) would benefit greatly.
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Author: jbutler
Date: 2000-09-24 12:58
My Selmer parts catalogue does not list exact parts for the model 37 since I have not updated it. However the 37 is in current production and should be available.
J. Butler
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Author: Lelia
Date: 2000-09-27 11:59
I think the clearing house is a great idea. Pipe organ builders and repairers have a clearing house for used pipes, wind chests and so forth, that apparently gets heavy use. Pros use the site, but people who build their own pipe organs in their homes scavenge there, too. Here's the address, if anyone wants to take a look at it as a possible model:
http://www.organclearinghouse.com
A clearing house might be a great way for people to unload old wrecked clarinets for parts -- the kinds of beaters you can't even get rid of on eBay ;-) . I'll bet band teachers and repair technicians would love a convenient source of parts for old instruments that are still salvagable but getting hard to repair because the broken keys, lost tenon rings and so forth can't be replaced with factory stock any more. Good way to get rid of half a package of brand-new reeds in a size that didn't work out, too.
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Author: Roger
Date: 2000-09-27 13:12
It is my understanding that it is virtually impossible to get new replacement keys for an R-13. (It would seem that the new key approach would be better than having keys replated---at least take less time)
Anyone had any experience in this.
Mark's idea about a clearinghouse is an outstanding idea.
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Author: mark weinstein
Date: 2000-10-01 16:49
I have had keys replated, & didn't hesitate in my decision to do so. In fact, for the relative cost, I didn't look into replacement, yet I doubt I would have found anything acceptible or economical in my circumstance. New keys would probably be much more expensive, working on the theory that "the sum of the parts is far greater than the sum of the whole".
Anderson (sp?) is well-respected for their silver plating work & some repair techs do their own plating. One example is Steve Fowler of Maryland, who I have used in the past. My cost for replating a Conn clarinet in silver was $125.
A problem I see with replating is TIMING with work on the rest of the clarinet. :-) That is, you'd better plan to do an overhaul at the same time, as a decision to replate says bye-bye to your existing pads & key corks.
Another thought might be: "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". Here I refer to instruments I have seen where just a few keys need replating. It would be possible to just send a couple of keys for replating. Although, I never looked into the cost for that. e.g. "G#" on the staff, pinky keys, or "c#/g#" on the upper joint. These keys are "usual suspects". Perhaps someone else will comment on SELECTIVE REPLATING ??? <<thanks>>
Good luck. mw
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