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Leblanc LL model 197 worn keys

Author: dubrosa22
Date: 2017-03-28 22:25

At a 'real-world' auction in Adelaide I just picked up a Leblanc LL model 197 (Full Boehm to Low E as illustrated in the brochure here: http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/read.html?f=1&i=249127&t=225458 )
Serial #31xxx

I got it for a very good price with enough room in the budget to restore it. The wood and mechanisms are all in very good condition just very dirty and well used but not destroyed by any means.

The only issue (besides completely shot pads) is the severely worn keys. On the pinkie touches, a few banana keys and the throat note keys. Really, really worn! On some keys there are some very deep grooves.

I know some folks have quite acidic skin oils, I myself don't have this problem, but the guy who played this clarinet must've simply dripped with vinegar!

Besides polishing and buffing smooth there's not much besides replating to be done right?
The keys are, I think, nickelsilver but it's hard to tell sometimes and I need time to examine it more closely. .
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Vaughan

Post Edited (2017-03-28 22:39)

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