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Author: indiana
Date: 2010-04-30 03:58
As much as I love my Buffet R13, I have almost always had a old Conn clarinet as well.
I got lucky and found a nice clarinet made in the 1930s. It plays surprisingly as is but it really would benefit from a full repad and regulation.
Can someone recommend a clarinet tech for this? I am willing to ship as needed.
Thanks!
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2010-04-30 04:16
Any good clarinet tech can work on an old Conn as easily as on a Buffet R-13. A clarinet is a clarinet, they're all built the same and use the same parts, supplies and techniques to repair.
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Author: BobD
Date: 2010-04-30 11:22
As I recall those old Conns have some really tiny set screws
Bob Draznik
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Author: Vytas
Date: 2010-04-30 15:05
Professional Conn clarinets have headless screws. These headless screws are locked in place with tiny locking screws. If a looking screw is missing it's easy to jam a key or lose a headless screw due to vibration.
Vytas Krass
Clarinet Repair
Professional clarinet technician
Custom clarinet mouthpiece maker
Former professional clarinet player
Post Edited (2010-04-30 15:08)
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Author: indiana
Date: 2010-04-30 23:01
My intent was to ask if anyone knew of a Conn specialist. We all hear of techs who have special treatments for Buffet clarinets -- setups, pads, tweaks, etc...
Has anyone here been especially happy with the work on their Conn clarinet? I am sure I can get basic work done, but I am looking for someone with some extra insight. There was a time when the Conn clarinet was a common pro horn.
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2010-04-30 23:24
indiana wrote:
> My intent was to ask if anyone knew of a Conn specialist. We
> all hear of techs who have special treatments for Buffet
> clarinets -- setups, pads, tweaks, etc...
That may be simply because there seems to be a premium price tag with Buffet service. Or that these clarinets require some magic treatment to sound halfways in tune, Idunno.. ![[tongue]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/smilie6.gif)
Anyhow, it's not a waste of time to thoroughly look for a *good* technician. As with cars, or teeth, this is about trust and long-term relationship. Take your time hunting for the "good 'un". Good luck...
--
Ben
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