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Who previously Overhauled this 60's R13?

Author: JasonXR7
Date: 2022-05-28 04:08
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I work in instrument repair full time, and on the side buy and restore clarinets. I recently acquired an interesting R13 on one of the auction sites. No background history available and was purchased from a non-musician.

When it arrived I noticed a few details custom details uncommon to any standard R13, and wanted to present it to the community. I'm curious if these are indicative of a particular shop/technician, or if these are the experiments of an unknown hack.

"Mods" Include:
Clipped bridge key wing, but only half
Inward taper on thumb tube touch point
Nearly flush octave pip (debating whether intentional)
Some flattened ring keys (not all, and only toward heel)
Flattened chimney on UJ C# tone hole

SN: 87,6xx, non-original silver-plated keys (posts, rings and trill guide all faded nickel plate), pads are a mix of skin and 5 cork pads on the UJ (Reg, F#, Eb sliver, C#, Trill 1), no signs of interior meddling with the wood. Seems well played but well cared for.

I'll edit the post or respond if I find more features. Thanks!

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