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Eb clarinet overhaul

Author: hunterirwin
Date: 2016-09-09 20:57

I have a vintage Leblanc professional Eb clarinet that is desperate need of an overhaul (keys re-plated, new pads, springs, corks, etc), but I do not know where to take it. I live in the Eastern New Mexico area (Portales/Clovis), so the closest I could take it would be somewhere like Albuquerque, or somewhere in Texas like Lubbock, Dallas, etc. I would prefer to not ship my instrument to be fixed, but rather take it to the repair shop myself. Any suggestions would be helpful.

Thanks,

Hunter Irwin
hunter.irwin@outlook.com

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Re: Eb clarinet overhaul

Author: bill28099
Date: 2016-09-09 21:40

John Butler has always done great work for me, he is in Sugar Land TX http://www.jbwinds.com/

A great teacher gives you answers to questions
you don't even know you should ask.

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Re: Eb clarinet overhaul

Author: pewd
Date: 2016-09-09 21:44

2nd recommendation for John Butler.

- Paul Dods
Dallas, Texas

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Re: Eb clarinet overhaul

Author: hunterirwin
Date: 2016-09-09 21:52

Is there any way to contact him??

Thanks,

Hunter Irwin
hunter.irwin@outlook.com

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Re: Eb clarinet overhaul

Author: KenJarczyk
Date: 2016-09-10 00:40

I would guess that the original poster is able to access the internet, seeing that there are postings here!

I would suggest you search John Butler Instrument Restoration

Just an idea.

Ken Jarczyk
Woodwinds Specialist
Eb, C, Bb, A & Bass Clarinets
Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones
Flute, Alto Flute, Piccolo

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Re: Eb clarinet overhaul

Author: hunterirwin
Date: 2016-09-10 00:45

Lol I just saw weblink!! Thank you everyone!

Thanks,

Hunter Irwin
hunter.irwin@outlook.com

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Re: Eb clarinet overhaul

Author: jbutler ★2017
Date: 2016-09-10 19:18

My phone # is 713-907-2659 and thanks to all for the recommendations!
jbutler

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Re: Eb clarinet overhaul

Author: Chetclarinet
Date: 2016-09-11 17:52

I am bringing John my Tosca b flat clarinet for adjustments,and a nice Selmer Series 10 for a complete restoration tomorrow. He is a terrific repairman of the highest professional level, reasonably priced and fast! I recommend him to all of my students and professional colleagues. He also does excellent work on flutes and saxophones.

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