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RE: Penzel - Mueller Bel Canto Bb Clarinet

Author: Lindsey
Date: 2000-12-12 22:36

I also know that it has no cracks on it. I have had some trouble playing it but I think that is mainly due to the difference in mouthpiece because when I switch it w/ the vito mouthpiece that I've been playing on (yes I know--yeck--I'm purchasing a Buffet E-11 finally and most likely getting a vandoren mouth piece) it plays much easier. The bottom ring on the bell is loose and I can't figure out how to fix that...they didn't when it was taken in for a complete overhaul about 3 years ago. Does anyone know how to fix that? I have also had some trouble with some keys sticking but have learned some ways to try and solve that from my private instructor. What I am mainly trying to find out for this instrument is it's worth in money. My grandma is determined not to let me have it, yet she wanted to sell it at a yard sale for $25.00 to someone else like she did with my Uncle's antique silver plated coronet and my dad's silver trombone when I was still in Junior High (which, needless to say, neither of them or my grandpa was happy with the fact she did that!) I want to be able to prove to her that it is worth it to keep and maybe pursuade her to allow me to play it (a Vito Resotone isn't really known for great quality...haha...I'm sick of playing it.) Thanks for any help. I have looked at the previous threads, just trying to learn more.