Author: Elifix
Date: 2019-10-27 18:46
Hello,
Recently I'm in a dilemma over if if should I go for either
(a) full restoration of the r13 pair which includes
- repad
- new key /post plating (going for gold-mixed alloy); which includes change of all springs
- bore restoration
(b) simply to purchase a new pair
Just a bit of background, the r13 pair is from the so called "golden era" and I had a couple of local techs including overseas visiting tech which has commented that it is a very good pair of clarinets.
Being so old, there are key rattles, reduced responsiveness from the touch, peeling of plating, thinned out rods etc and even a upper-joint crack on the Bb.
Heck! I even got cut by the peeling plating during a performance!
I have been searching for a new pair of clarinet and yes sure, I have tried some decent enough clarinets but, yet to find something that has been a "real" upgrade to my instrument. There are better ones of the many I tried but, at the same time, don't quite warrant me dumping USD$7000** for a quasi-upgrade.
The repairs that I have been quoted would cost at most with shipping (*with good options that can last me a long-time) probably I estimate it at USD$6000.
A price difference of USD$1000 frankly speaking, isn't that much on this level.
I even went to Japan to try the Yamaha and am of thinking of heading to UK (because of the weak Pound) for the same idea but of course, the latter has work-related matters too.
What would you do if you encounter this issue?
*Note:
I am converting all to USD since it makes things easier.
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