Author: escher
Date: 2011-10-18 12:41
Hi folks,
First of all, lets just get this out of the way - I'm an idiot - I did two stupid things.
**First Mistake - I purchased a used MP on ...that site.. listed as a reworked / refaced chedeville blank evette-schaeffer... blah blah blah... That was mistake #1 - jumping into something I knew nothing about.
The tip rail was non existent - like less than .25mm (my best measurement was 0.2 at thinnest and 0.5mm at widest.. It would barely produce any tone at all, just air with a little tone... I get very good tone on my other MP's (just factory buffet MP and a Pyne Polycrystal). This was both using a Mitchell Lurie 2.5 and a Legere 2.5.. yes I played with reed position and two different ligatures (A classic metal version and a Rovner)
** Second mistake (caution - I'm a Mechanical engineer, and we do stupid things like this, its a curse). I decided to try to *fix* it...
Now, I know what your thinking... I didn't put it on a belt sander or anything that crazy... But I did do some research and long story short I worked on the facing a bit... (Yes I used a proper flat surface, Yes I watched videos on refacing, no I don't have the right tools, and yes, I'm an idiot!!)
Tip rail is now about 1mm, but I'm sure I have the length and curvature wrong.
Result - it plays *better* but still quite airy... and I'm sure its because the facing curve is wrong, but I just don't have the tools to investigate further...
So - I'm looking for someone with some refacing skills who wants a project... I'd be willing to put some money into this if it ends up being a good MP in the end... if you think its worthless upon investigation, throw it in the trash... Lesson learned.
Anyone interested in having a go at this?
And - please... try to refrain from telling me how stupid this entire endeavor was... I know... Really I do...
*hangs head in shame
- Chris
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