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Author: JBuck
Date: 2021-11-23 09:46
I recently came into possession of a wonderful R-series Selmer Centered Tone. It's in pretty good condition - but I want to make sure it stays that way for a long time to come! I pulled it out of a very musty old case, so I imagine it sat in an attic for a long time. Who are the best folks for overhauls? I searched the forums and came across http://www.jbwinds.com and https://www.thevintageclarinetdoctor.com. I'm in Southern California in case there's a local place that anyone is familiar with, but am open to any US-based shop.
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Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2021-11-23 21:51
JBuck,
Check out the Meridian Winds (MW) FB page as well as their website. Sarah is a super tech who also has a master's degree in clarinet performance from Michigan State. She has developed a growing clientele among university clarinet studios all over the Upper Midwest.
Hank
PS I am just another satisfied customer of MW.
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Author: Doug Leach
Date: 2021-11-24 01:23
They're not local, but both Wes Rice (clarinet-repairs.com) and Mike Hammer (hammerwoodwinds.com) both do excellent work.
Doug
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Author: kehammel
Date: 2021-11-24 04:05
Also, the "vintage clarinet doctor" you mentioned (Jeremy Soule) does excellent work. He refurbishes a lot of old clarinets, and I recently bought one from him- it works great.
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Author: LFabian
Date: 2021-11-24 04:50
David Watson is in San Diego. He is known as Dave Leblanc on the Clarinetpages.com. Web url is Watsonmusical.quiksite.com.
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Author: Bill
Date: 2021-11-29 02:22
Jeremy Soule. Also John Butler.
Bill Fogle
Ellsworth, Maine
(formerly Washington, DC)
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