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Author: greggoak
Date: 2019-01-31 20:54
I have a Buffet R13 B-flat clarinet that I purchased new in 1983 and played pretty seriously as a classical student musician in high school and college (back then, I also used an A clarinet in orchestral settings, but I don't have that instrument anymore). But I haven't played since. I'd like to pick it back up and see where I am and get back into things. I have two main questions:
1) My Buffet has been sitting in the basement, unused, so I need to get it repaired (repadded, springs checked, adjusted, tightened, etc.). I live in Denver and there is a repair place with good reviews nearby and it sounds like an overhaul will be $400-500 depending on the details. Does this sound about right? At that price, is it worth it for me to consider shipping it out of state to a specialist? If so, suggestions on the specialist? And any suggestions on pad types for the repad work?
2) I'd like to get a new mouthpiece that's an upgrade from my old Selmer HS* (purchased probably 1985). Suggestions for someone focused on classical music and at my ability level? Of course, my ability level today will be quite different, but last I played I was principal clarinet in a student orchestra, part of a clarinet quintet, and I was admitted to college in part thanks to my clarinet ability (not sure of a better way to give a sense of my playing level from that era - which, again, will now be nowhere near what it was).
Post Edited (2019-01-31 23:14)
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Returning to my Buffet R13 after 20 years new |
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greggoak |
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Paul Aviles |
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