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Author: Vova Doob(UA)
Date: 2012-04-18 11:33
Hi! I have a problem! I need full mechanics to my Leblanc Cadenza (it fall down and mostly all keys were deformed). I can replace them myself but i don`t know any online store, where I can by it. Maby someone can recommend me good online store, where i can order mechanics for leblanc. (are there any sites where it`s possible to order joint for example or original barrel for different clarinets,)
Thank You!
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Author: SamuelChan
Date: 2012-04-18 12:08
I believe the Leblanc Cadenza was a product of the Leblanc-Backun partnership? Why not contact Morrie Backun straight, for key shapes and etc?
Also I believe the barrel together with the cadenza are by morrie backun too.
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Author: The_Clarinetist
Date: 2012-04-18 14:33
It is probably cheaper to buy a used leblanc clarinet and move the keys over to your current leblanc. Though it should be a leblanc with loads of cracks in it or something to justify the key transfer. That way you will get it cheap as well, but such an individual might be hard to locate. It is at least worth the try.
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Author: SteveG_CT
Date: 2012-04-18 16:29
I agree with Samuel that your best course of action would be to contact Morrie Backun. The Cadenza was one of the Backun-designed models and was only in production for a couple of years so finding a used one as suggested by The_Clarinetist will be difficult. As far as I know the Cadenza was manufactured at Leblanc's former factory in Kenosha, WI and if I recall correctly Morrie bought most of the surplus spare parts from the Kenosha factory when it closed so if anyone has a spare keyset it would likely be him.
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2012-04-18 18:07
Or, have all the keys bent back. Most bent keys can be straightened without breaking them if they're not bent too badly (nor made of pot metal, a.k.a. "Mazak", as some student models were/are).
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2012-04-18 18:42
I agree with Dave, definitely consider repairing the keys. It is pretty rare that keys bend beyond repair, it has to be extreme. Rod screws can also be repaired or at worst case replaced. Of course it is specific and someone would have to see it to know, but if there wasn't significant damage to the body itself ten most likely the bent keys are not extreme.
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