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Author: m1964
Date: 2020-01-29 18:02
I did a forum search but had not found the answer to my dilemma so decided to post a new question.
I am looking to get a cheap but half-decent back-up clarinet for those 2 times a year when I need to play outside and also have it just in case something would happen to my primary instrument just before concerts.
I have an opportunity to see an Evette&Shaeffer with K2xxx serial number. It is NOT a master model. The seller claims he does not play but says there are no cracks.
The clarinet has shared throat G#/A post.
The thrill keys guard is stamped flat triangular shaped. That's all I can see in the pictures.
Right pinky keys have plating worn off.
My question: is there any way to check for tone holes and lose posts without taking it apart?
The seller may not like the idea of a stranger breaking his instrument…
Are there any tone holes that are more susceptible to damage? Posts most likely be lose?
How is intonation on this old instruments?
I can repad a clarinet, change tenon corks, maybe a spring or two but I cannot refinish or undercut a tone hole or swedge a key.
Or, should I just look for a more recent e12?
Thanks
PS
About 1.5 years ago, I sold an E12 to finance an R13- regretting it now since that clarinet was in excellent condition.
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m1964 |
2020-01-29 18:02 |
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2020-01-29 22:41 |
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m1964 |
2020-01-29 23:14 |
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bmcgar |
2020-01-30 00:20 |
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m1964 |
2020-01-30 07:20 |
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