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Author: JackOrion
Date: 2002-07-08 03:20
I have done a search on overhaul and found good info, but not the answer I'm looking for. What should I be looking for in a good overhaul? New spings, pads, ect..ect. Thanks.
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Author: jbutler
Date: 2002-07-08 04:21
Overhaul:
Disassembly of the instrument. Swedging of keys and tightening of pivots, taking out side play of keys, polishing keys/rings/posts, polishing bore, removing debris and calcium build up from tone holes, oiling of bore, waxing body, replacing springs as needed, replace all tenon and key corks, assemble clarinet with new pads and properly seating them, adjust venting and scale, play test instrument.
Restoration:
Same as above with the addition of replating all keys, rings, and posts, replacing all springs (both flat and round).
I may have left something out....but that's the just of it.
<a href="http://www.cork-and-pad.woodwind.org">jbutler</a>
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Author: JackOrion
Date: 2002-07-08 19:50
Thanks jbutler. I should ask the next question, what is to much to pay for an overhaul? I was quoted 320.00 from a very good repairman in my area.
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Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2002-07-08 20:12
For $320, they better Gold-plate the keys and use pads rolled by vestal virgins in the Pacific Islands.
You can get a tenor saxophone overhauled for less.
If you ship the horn to JB's shop, it will be perfect, and probably cost less.
In my neighborhood, a complete overhaul (springs replaced as needed)
with thurough cleaning costs $125!
RUN, don't walk out of that shop!
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2002-07-08 20:28
Synonymous Botch wrote:
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> RUN, don't walk out of that shop!
The prices in LA (or many other larger cities) are significantly higher than smaller cities. The rents are a lot more, and the cost of living is higher.
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Author: jbutler
Date: 2002-07-08 21:31
<b>As a point of reference only</b> I charge $206 for an overhaul with bladder pads and $261 for overhaul with cork pads in the upper joint. That is the going rate in the greater Houston area. Some shops charge less, some more. As Mark stated price is dictated by the many factors. Just as housing costs are different geographically, so are repair costs.
<a href="http://www.cork-and-pad.woodwind.org">jbutler</a>
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Author: Gordon (NZ)
Date: 2002-07-09 13:52
The work involved varies greatly from one clarinet to another, depending of standard of manufacture, neglect, dodgy past workmanship, excessive use, etc. Personally I cannot understand the quoting of fixed overhaul prices.
For example dealing completely and aesthetically with a few rusty pivots can take more time than changing all the pads. If you are quoted a standard price, does this become a cost over-run? Or if the job goes smoothly because you have bought wisely and looked after the instrument, are you subsidizing those who don't?
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Author: jbutler
Date: 2002-07-09 14:27
Gordon,
Some instruments go more easliy while others are more labor intensive. I do not quote restoration prices, however we <I>yanks</I> tend to want to know a fixed price beforehand. It all seems to average out in the longhaul.
<a href="http://www.cork-and-pad.woodwind.org">jbutler</a>
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