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Author: cnick
Date: 2008-03-04 17:58
I have a Selmer Signet 100 that was in lovely playing condition...until the upper joint went missing. I hate to trash the whole clarinet, and I was wondering how realistic it would be to find a suitable replacement upper joint.
I don't need perfection. I'm not a professional player, just a community band hack. This was my backup clarinet anyway.
I've lurked in this forum for a while and have heard a few of you mention your own parts "boneyards." Sounds mysterious! But maybe helpful? I called a local shop (here in Minnesota), and when I asked the guy about a replacement, he made it sound as if I were asking for the Maltese Falcon.
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Author: GBK
Date: 2008-03-04 18:19
Considering that used (complete) Selmer Signet 100 clarinets sell for about $100, unless you can find a replacement upper joint at a very low price (read: almost free) , it may not be worth investing $$ to find the replacement joint...GBK
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Author: EuGeneSee
Date: 2008-03-04 19:54
I have the same problem with a Leblanc Symphony (#3836) . . . the UJ blew away in a tornado. I'm too depressed over the loss to replace the UJ, so I would give the LJ & bell to a good home.
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Author: cnick
Date: 2008-03-04 20:38
With all the posts I've read regarding the boxes of clarinet parts that some folks here have, I'm just guessing that someone, somewhere has a Signet upper joint that isn't in use and isn't likely to see use in its current home. Or at least maybe someone knows someone who sells off pieces?
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Author: John O'Janpa
Date: 2008-03-05 11:43
Many Selmer Signet 100s show up on internet auction sites. The cheapest and easiest way for you to go is to buy one of these. If possible, pick one that looks to be in good condition and has a similar serial number.
Once you have it, you can either use the upper joint to replace yours, or play the "new" one and use your old one for backup parts.
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Author: Gordon (NZ)
Date: 2008-03-06 22:55
When transferring keys to a new joint, there can be a LOT of re-fitting work to do. It's not always a simple operation of transfer.
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