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Author: Jim
Date: 2002-01-26 03:49
I'm sad to ask for advice about a dropped clarinet. My beginning 11 year old was swabbing her clarinet, holding the bell end up, and the top joint (facing the ground) came loose and hit the tile floor. Both ends have some damage above the cork, a bit of splintering and slightly chipped. We have not yet tried to play it, although my guess is that the corks will seat okay and not leak air.
What should be done? Is it safe to try to play? If repair is needed, any one to recommend in the Austin, Tx area?
Thanks to all for your input
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Author: ron b
Date: 2002-01-26 07:33
Happens frequently, Jim. There are amazing adhesives available these days just to repair broken and/or chipped clarinets In the hands of a good technician damage such as you describe can be fixed and the repair will be nearly invisible. Most woodwind repair shops have the jigs and glues for just that sort of repair. It's a common one. You might want to ask around, teachers, other students, local musicians, to find out who they recommend in your area. Save any pieces, if possible, but it doesn't sound like there was too much harm done. It'll probably play all right 'til you get it fixed -- if the mechanism wasn't jarred out of adjustment.
I'm over in California so I don't know any repair folks in your neighborhood. I'm sure you'll get some input on that pretty soon. Just make sure you go to a woodwind (band instruments) shop.
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Author: Gordon (NZ)
Date: 2002-01-26 10:16
I agree completely.
And if the worst comes to the worst, with a lot of damage, a silver ring or 'cap' can be installed right around the end of the tenons to give added security to repair work.
This is already done on some new instruments from some manufacturers.
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Author: jbutler
Date: 2002-01-26 13:26
Get in touch with Rex Bullock at Ed Myers. Rex is one of the best repair talents in your area. However, he is now in the cork, pad, and parts supply business to repair techs. Rex can give you a referral:
Ed Myers Co
209 E Ben Withe Blvd #214
Austin, Tx 78704
(512) 326-5787 or 1-800-228-9188
jbutler
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Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2002-01-26 22:52
Also, you might call the Brook Mays Music store in Roundrock ( a suburb of Austin) and ask for Tom. He's one of the finest woodwind repairmen in the country. He has done work for me (we live part of the time in Austin) and I was quite pleased.
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