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Author: Kimbo
Date: 1999-05-09 06:08
how do0 i repair a crack in a plastic clarinet and how much should it cost
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Author: Dee
Date: 1999-05-09 18:36
The best thing is to take it to a clarinet repair tech and ask them.
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Author: ron
Date: 1999-05-09 21:30
Kimbo -
Dee is correct. Without looking at it, it's really hard to know how much work (time) would be involved. It may be so minor that you could fix it yourself or it might be serious enough to require replacing part of the body using specialized tools. Any reputable band inst repair shop tech will give you an estimate. As with any other repair facility, most inst shops post a price list for the kinds of repairs they can handle.
Ron
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Author: J.Butler
Date: 1999-05-10 02:43
One would have to know what exactly the "crack" is. Is the joint broken completely or is there a chip out of the body? Repair shops have the capability of repairing both types, but I would recommend replacing the joint if it is broken completely. Take it to a reputable repair tech and get their opinion.
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Author: Albert
Date: 1999-05-10 04:17
Is this the bass clarinet that you bought? This could be the reason why you got such a deal on it. :o(
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Author: Kimbo
Date: 1999-05-10 06:04
nothis isnt the one i bought well it is but it isnt the same one how would i be able to repair the crack on my own
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Author: Donn
Date: 1999-05-11 00:09
I would try super glue. Make sure the horn is completely dry, run super glue in the crack, and clamp it either with a c-clamp, a hose clamp, or even baling wire wrapped around and twisted. Worth a try, and might work on plastic.
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Author: J.Butler
Date: 1999-05-12 02:43
Actually if you can get some epoxy on the joint it will work better than super glue. You can get a dye to mix with the epoxy that will blend in with the instrument. One epoxy comes already in a dark enough color. It is called JB Weld.
The only problem with using epoxy you will have to have a jig to hold the instrument while the epoxy cures. Without knowing how the instrument is cracked I couldn't give you any ideas on that, but rig something up that will put pressure on the areas to be mended while the epoxy cures. We techs have jigs specifically for this purpose. However, it has been my experience that after a few years the epoxy becomes brittle and the horn "breaks" again. When it does, you can have the same procedure done, or get the joint replace. It may make more sense to do the latter to start with if you plan on keeping the instrument for awhile.
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Author: Keith
Date: 1999-05-13 13:40
My daughter's clarinet had cracked last year. We brought it to the local music store/repair shop, and they recommended replacing the joint ($65 for the part, $45 labor to transfer the hardware from the old part to the new part). They would have to order the part and wanted the money up front. I then took it to the music store where we purchased it (about 15 months before) and they replaced the joint FREE OF CHARGE.
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