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New Clarinet Day (NCD)

Author: FatherOfTwo
Date: 2011-10-16 02:51

A Signet Special from an auction. I don't play, but I like the mechanical nature of the clarinet. My daughter just started and she has a Buffet B12. I want to learn to do basic maintenance/repairs and didn't want to put hers out of service. Also, maybe it could be a first step up for her as she progresses (I've read in old threads that it was considered intermediate).
The mouthpiece is a Westwind. Ugh, it was filthy. I have the Doctor's cleaner and gave it a good soaking. Also, the ramp inside had a stippled finish. I don't know enough to know if that is just wear or if it's by design.
The foot coming off the RH F key is missing it's cork pad. So without that thickness the E key doesn't work properly. That sort of thing I can learn to fix.
I think buying old clarinets could become addicting.

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