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Re: Giving a clarinet a new lease of life by changing the upper joint

Author: Reedman1908
Date: 2019-10-01 21:27

Purchased a NOS upper joint for my Selmer 9* in A, joint only, from Backun. There was a chip in the internal bore. Had Wes Rice make the change which was not easy, and my clarinet plays great. I have had negative experience with stuffy A clarinets, but not this one. Of course, It was serendipity that I found one, but they exist. No my Series 9 & 9*’s are not blown out. My Selmer Paris BC from 1980 is a gem also, very warm and resonant tone, my favorite! Had my 1940 penzel Mueller Brilliante Eb soprano overhauled by Meridian Winds in Okemus MI. Magic! My Eb is “giving a clarinet a new lease”, as well as my Bb& A from Wes. Unless there was physical damage to the upper joint, a professional overhaul will resolve all concerns.

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