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Author: fskelley
Date: 2016-10-08 20:02
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As I continue looking for my backup clarinet on that auction site (and had in my possession for a couple of days a severely cosmetically challenged and also unplayable YCL-72CS), I want to confirm what I already suspect- that badly worn or pitted keys- whether originally silver or nickel plated- would require removal, repair, and replating to look good again. Or perhaps less expensively- replaced. Or more likely, just keep playing if the clarinet sounds good and ignore it. Kind of like driving a car with a dented fender for years, been there and done that. Not the end of the world but not my preference either. At least it means the clarinet is worth less (not worthless).
I wouldn't be as bothered by playing an "ugly" 72CS as a 34, same as driving a dented Lexus vs a beat up Corolla. That's weird I guess. Sue me. (Reminds me of Dave Ramsey talking about how his employees take pride in driving the worst looking junkers to their workplace. That's an admirable mindset I wish I could get more into.)
Stan in Orlando
EWI 4000S with modifications
Post Edited (2016-10-08 20:23)
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Author: jdbassplayer
Date: 2016-10-08 21:21
Yes, in order to make an instrument like that look new you would need to replate the keys. Unfortunately a good instrument in good condition demands a higher price. If you want an instrument that plays good and looks good you have to be prepared to pay more. Your best bet might be to look at a Ridenour 147. These are great clarinets and regularly sell for less than $200 in good shape.
-Jdbassplayer
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Author: MichaelW
Date: 2016-10-10 23:20
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Here, the silver plating was severely pitted (looked like pimples)- probably due to poor preparation before original plating. I took off all keys and sanded them down. Final polishing and replating cost 247 Euros.
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Author: fskelley
Date: 2016-10-11 05:16
247 Euros = about $275 US ... right?
Stan in Orlando
EWI 4000S with modifications
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Author: MichaelW
Date: 2016-10-11 13:55
That's correct, but the repair was made two years ago, and I don't know whether Frank Meinert's charges are still the same.
The address: Gottfried Meinert, Markneukirchen, info@meinert-holzblasinstrumente.de
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Author: fskelley
Date: 2016-10-13 19:49
I was able to purchase a Leblanc VSP France for $170 with shipping- photos look nice, should only need some nickel polishing, but we'll see when it gets here. That'll be another thread.
Stan in Orlando
EWI 4000S with modifications
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