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RE: Overhauls

Author: jbutler
Date: 2001-04-02 22:54

Jeff,

I dont' think it too out of line, especially if you play a lot. There really isn't much difference in a repad and an overhaul anyway. In fact I'm really thinking about deleting my "repad" price from my web site entirely. Why? Because in order to get the clarinet to play correctly those things that I do for an overhaul usually need to be done (on a repad) anyway. Whenever I do a repad I've found out that I am actually doing the same amount of work for less money. So.....the repad price is disappearing as soon as I find time to edit the site. I think you are right to get the cork pads....it will take the "buzz" or fuzzines out of your tone. You won't even know what I'm talking about until you've played your clarinet with cork pads and then you'll instantly understand.

If your instrument is still "nearly new" then there might be less swedging and perhaps fewer springs to replace. Some people replace all the key cork and tenon cork (like me) for a repad and some don't do it unless they are doing an overhaul. Repair shops all do things a little differently and what one shop will do on a repad another may not. The same goes for overhauls. Check into exactly what is going to be done on the repad/overhaul and compare shops and price. Experieced repair techs usually are a little more expensive. (Tim Clark, Thomas Ohme, etc in your area), but you're paying for the expertise and knowing it will be done right the first time.

All the best,

John

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2001-04-02 20:50

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2001-04-02 22:54