The Clarinet BBoard

The Clarinet BBoard The C4 standard

New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In

Previous Message | Next Message

Need R13 overhaul recommendation

Author: nj-tom
Date: 2015-03-02 21:13

My 1959 R13 is badly in need of overhaul. Tenon corks are worn down, pads are old and have started to come loose (thanks to the constant cold dry weather this winter), right little finger keys (E/B and F#/C#) seem slightly misaligned. The body is in good shape as far as I can tell.
From a local shop in central NJ, repadding is $275, complete overhaul is $375-425. Would it be smarter to send the instrument to one of the higher-priced places (Chadash, Backun, etc.)?
I would prefer to hand-carry the instrument, rather than shipping it, to be able to discuss the overhaul steps before work begins, and to test the result at the shop afterwards.
Is there a pro-oriented repair shop in central or north New Jersey that comes highly recommended?

Thanks for the help!
Tom

Reply To Message | Avail. Forums | Flat View

Newer Topic | Older Topic

Topics