Author: Kalashnikirby
Date: 2020-04-09 11:41
Haha, I wouldn't know. Sure, it's both tricky and you need to have an eye for the little details, but I can't compete with pro repairers. There are some parallels, like: You could spend dozens of hours with perfecting your technique with a certain material - for example, I've recently had to do a number of amalgam fillings (which really isn't the standard anymore) and figured that I needed to change quite a bit of my technique and processing time to get the best results. That was a rather steep learning curve, but I love getting all "technical" about a topic and try to find out what works well and what doesn't.
Anyways for me and some friends, the clarinet treatments I can offer seem to suffice
Also, the test came back negative. Phew!! SunnyDaze, where are you located? Tests are limited, even in Germany; the reason I was tested was being a medical professional for sure. I can get back to work after easter!
On another note: The Yamaha CS is in the works and I'm going to sell my RC.
If anyone cares, Hermes by Prestini (single) bladder pads SUCK. The instrument produced a strange, high pitched hissing when playing certain notes and I found the pads to be the reason for that; even though they seemed new and sealing well, their seat was a little "forced" and the bladders were way too loose Also, there wasn't more than a dab of shellac in the cups, which means the pads aren't supported.
Actually, that Selmer alto was supposed to overhauled, but had old bladder pads that needed replacing, too and despite being in a playable condition, their seal has gone bad. Both instruments (and a few more) got or will get leather pads; it has always seemed to me these last longer.
And that's pretty much the reason I do repairs myself: When you buy new instruments, especially Buffets, or "professionally overhauled" ones and you know you can do better, why not?
Post Edited (2020-04-09 11:52)
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