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RE: Replating Keys

Author: Fred
Date: 2000-12-26 00:34

There is no way . . . in my wildest dreams . . . (which would quickly turn to nightmares) . . . that I would attempt this myself. This would definitely be part of a complete overhaul.

That brings up a related point. I think a standard overhaul should address all mechanical issues, replacement of all corks, and provide good seals at pads and joints. The keys should have a uniform "feel", the wood should be oiled, and all pad-related tuning and voicing issues should be addressed. Is that about standard, or am I off base?

When I think of plusses, I think of carefully evaluating the instrument's character note by note and adjusting tone holes and/or undercutting. But I also wonder:

1) How often is this really necessary if all the above was done correctly;
2) How many overhaulers are comfortable doing this kind of work.

Can you comment on my assumptions, and perhaps fill in the gaps that I glossed over (such as the four components of replating that John mentioned and about which I knew nothing.)

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