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Author: PeteCT
Date: 2021-08-09 02:48
Hi - I'd like to get my mother's old Buffet Crampon R13 Bb clarinet (late 1950's) up to playing condition. It needs new pads at the very least.
I live in Connecticut. Can someone please recommend a good service person in the NYC / New England / Northeast region? I'm willing to ship it to someone for good quality work, if necessary.
Thank you,
Pete
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Author: Ed
Date: 2021-08-09 03:53
Here are a few of the best
http://www.timmoranwoodwinds.com
https://www.howardwoodwind.com
https://www.ctmusiclab.com
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Author: rmk54
Date: 2021-08-09 16:13
Another vote for Tim Moran. Good tech and easy to work with.
If you want the absolute best and have a *lot* of money to spend, Guy Chadash in NYC would be worth a try.
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Author: Chris Sereque
Date: 2021-08-10 01:50
Wojtec Komsta is the best! He used to do Stoltzman’s repair, and lives in New Jersey. And he really plays, too!
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Author: jdbassplayer
Date: 2021-08-10 04:57
I second Chris Howard, great guy and very skilled repair tech.
-Jdbassplayer
Post Edited (2021-08-11 06:54)
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Author: PeteCT
Date: 2021-08-10 05:25
Thank you all for the recommendations. I spoke to Tim Moran today and will likely go with him. His shop isn't far from me, and I appreciated his patience in answering my questions.
Pete
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Author: Ed
Date: 2021-08-10 06:31
Great to hear. Please let us know how it went. Any experience I have had with Tim has been top notch.
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Author: m1964
Date: 2021-08-10 09:54
PeteCT wrote:
"Thank you all for the recommendations. I spoke to Tim Moran today and will likely go with him. His shop isn't far from me, and I appreciated his patience in answering my questions."
I recommend M. Norsworthy at www.nyclarinetworkshop.com.
Very knowledgeable rech and an excellent player as well.
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Author: DougR
Date: 2021-08-11 15:29
Seconding the recommendation of Michael Norsworthy, he's done great work for me; he also does Michael Lowenstern's work, as well as a bunch of the local Broadway-level players. He's in Brooklyn, easy to get to via subway.
Michael's website: https://www.nyclarinetworkshop.com
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Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2021-08-11 20:12
Probably too late for this time but, another name to consider is Liam Burke. He did a fairly lengthy apprenticeship with Mark Jacobi and works from two locations: Riverside Dr. in New York City and New Canaan, Connecticut.
Best regards,
jnk
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