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Bell crack repair question

Author: M_Chavez
Date: 2018-11-20 02:27

Hi All,

Just as I am about to finish overhauling my first vintage Bb clarinet, I came across a small German clarinet for sale: Henkel Brothers, Dresden; Albert system, ebony (?).
The clarinet is in C and appears to be LP.

Needless to say, I've decided to adopt this beastie.

A few questions:
1) The clarinet bell has two longitudinal cracks with gaps of about 0.5mm. What's the procedure for crack repair? Fill and sand/polish? Force-clamp and glue? I would be grateful for your advice.

2) Is there any use for a C clarinet?
3) Would anyone be able to share any history of Gebr. Henkel?

Thank you.

PS it's not just clarinets that I repair, and I just really enjoy fiddling with old instruments.

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