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

Author: bsnake1956
Date: 2019-10-03 01:25

Hey Ruben

First of all, I have not seen most of the contributors on this bboard say they believe that a clarinet loses edge (whatever that is) and ping (never really understood that definition either, except that beautiful quality that each individual note has) because a clarinet has aged.

There are many contributors to this bboard who play instruments that are much older than the instruments that I play (Bb R13 1985, A R13 1975). The fact of the matter is that professional instruments have to be adjusted (including the upper joint) so that they play well. That could include bore adjustments (including reaming), key and pad replacements, recorking, regulation, and a myriad of other issues. As Reedman says, then you are talking serious work. Reedman does not say what this cost them.

However, a clarinet manufacturer will not sell you a new joint. It is not worth it to them. A new clarinet is more cost effective. A new joint will not match, and frankly it is more likely that a reputable maker will fix the joint, rather than replace it.

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