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Author: ABerry
Date: 2006-02-11 18:39
Greetings,
Does anyone know of a good & reliable clarinet repair shop in the Seattle area? The last time my clarinets were worked on was back in the early 80's in Boston and thet way past time for a tune up.
Thanks,
Allan
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Author: Ryan25
Date: 2006-02-11 19:40
Maybe you can contact the Backun people in Vancouver. I'm sure they can do whatever you need and a ton more!
Ryan
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Author: Gandalfe
Date: 2006-02-11 22:51
I've heard good things about Oberloh Woodwind and Brass Works on 1st Ave. So. I take my instruments Steve at Mills in Redmond. They used to have a horrible rep until Steve, who is a player, showed up. He does great work. Brad at Northwest Winds on Lake Street is supposed to be a phenom on saxes but they do clarinets too.
Jim and Suzy
Pacifica Big Band
Seattle, Washington
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Author: kfrank1
Date: 2006-02-13 21:54
There's Scott Granlund in 3rd Ave in Seattle. He did a complete repad of my clarinet about 10 years back. It's lasted until now without any further work being needed, although I only play it a couple of times a week.
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Author: Michelle
Date: 2006-02-13 22:45
For those not in the area, Pentiction BC is about 330 miles from Seattle, or a nearly 6 hour drive and includes crossing the Cascade Mountains. Vancouver, BC is about 140 miles, or 2 1/2 hours from Seattle.
Locally, Brad at Northwest Winds overhauled my bass clarinet a year ago. He's on Lake City Way. I used to go to Mills Music in Woodinville when I was a kid and lived there - haven't been since high school but it sounds like they're good again.
I can't comment on the other references, but I'd suggest calling and talking to them.
Good luck!
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Author: Grant
Date: 2006-02-14 00:51
Oberloh did a nice job on my LL and a friend from down by the Oregon border uses Grandlund for his Mazzeos. Penticton is a little far to drive.
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Author: ABerry
Date: 2006-02-21 04:42
Thanks for the info. Oberloh is fairly close and I've heard they do pretty good work. I'll check them out. Thanks again.
Allan
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Author: BobD
Date: 2006-02-21 11:12
Well, there must be a good one there since Laura DeLuca plays a mean clarinet for the Seattle Sym.
Bob Draznik
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Author: David Lee
Date: 2006-02-21 22:16
I've heard Kennelly Keys in Lynwood is good. I bought a used clarinet from the Brass and Woodwind shop in Victoria BC. They have a good reputation.
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