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Author: 12345
Date: 2006-05-02 13:12
Hello,
I own an R13 and need a few repairs. It seems that one of the rods is bent, and so one of the keys sticks. Also, I would need to change pads and have some general cleaning/maintenance. I have already had the rod repaired one before, but the problem came back after a few weeks. Would anyone know the best repairmen in New York City or Westchester, NY? I hope that this is an appropriate topic. Please disregard this post if it is not. Thanks!
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Author: aberkow
Date: 2006-05-02 14:05
Try Jimmy Yan. He's repaired my horns a couple of times and I've found his work to be of excellent quality.
212-581-9765
250 W. 54th St. Suite 801
Btwn Bway + 8th
Adam B.
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Author: redwine
Date: 2006-05-02 22:38
Hello,
The best person I've used is Wojtek Komsta. Contact me off-line, if you wish, for his contact info. He's in Jersey City.
Ben Redwine, DMA
owner, RJ Music Group
Assistant Professor, The Catholic University of America
Selmer Paris artist
www.rjmusicgroup.com
www.redwinejazz.com
www.reedwizard.com
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Author: John J. Moses
Date: 2006-05-02 23:57
Go with any of these guys, you can't go wrong:
Jimmy Yan - JY Woodwinds
250 W 54th St. (between Broadway and 8th Ave.)
Room 801
New York, NY
212-581-9765
Ritter Woodwind Repair
853 7th Ave (but really on 55th around the corner from 7th, you'll see the sign)
New York, NY
212-956-6174
Tony Salimbene at Roberto's on 46th.Street
Roberto's Woodwind Repair Shop (between 6th and 7th Aves.)
New York, NY
146 West 46th St.
New York, NY
212-391-1315
JJM
Légère Artist
Clark W. Fobes Artist
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Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2006-05-04 12:17
If the rod is bent, again, have the alignment of the posts checked.
There may also be a fixation problem if the post is rotating...
Me, I would send it off to Jonathan Butler. He's faster, even by mail and the results are terrifice (often at less cost than the Manhattan repairs...)
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Author: John J. Moses
Date: 2006-05-04 14:29
"Me, I would send it off to Jonathan Butler."
Butler is good, but he's not in NY. By that I mean, working closely with any of the great repairpeople here in NYC, in invaluable. Watching what they do means a lot, and they are wonderfully qualified to do the most complicated repairs. The real benefit is that you take your Clarinet home that very same day...fixed.
JJM
Légère Artist
Clark W. Fobes Artist
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Author: xxColorMeJoshxx
Date: 2006-05-04 18:11
Definately Guy Chadash. The man is a genius and will do wonders for your clarinet. He is so thorough and precise but he is pricey. Google his name and his website should come up. He is around 41st street.
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2006-05-04 19:21
A couple of friends of mine used the repairman at Roberto's shop that John Moses recommended above and they told me he was excellent.
I would reallyt recommend to not ship your instrument for repair if possible, and in an area with several very good repairmen it is really not needed.
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Author: Vytas
Date: 2006-05-04 20:02
corks&pads wrote:
*****Isn't Vytas in a nearby area?*****
I'm located in South River, New Jersey.
Overhauls/restoration by mail only!
Vytas Krass
Professional clarinet technician
Custom clarinet mouthpiece maker
Former professional clarinet player
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Author: John J. Moses
Date: 2006-05-05 04:24
Hi Vytas:
"I'm located in South River, New Jersey."
Do you see people at your shop in NJ? How far are you from NYC?
What's your phone number, if you do work in our area?
Nice to know you're around.
JJM
Légère Artist
Clark W. Fobes Artist
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