Itemized repair prices reflect a single item in this category, unless otherwise stated pricing includes synthetic or bladder pad replacement. Guitars with multiple cracks will be done at a discounted rate per crack. Dale barton provides stepbystep instructions to this detailed process. Clean, oil and adjust coa a professional coa is the single most important service for keeping your clarinet or oboe in top playing condition and every instrument should have a coa once a year. Crack repairs one of the biggest fears for a clarinetist is of their wood clarinet cracking. Strength is not a big issue for a bell, so superglue is not necessarily warranted, and it is messy to use. Our shop can perform all kinds of tenon, tone hole, and crack repairs. I didnt think to clean it up, replace cork, pads, etc. Make sure to stop playing as soon as you notice a crack, and call us to see how we can best schedule a repair. If one of my glued instruments cracks again, i will repurchase the clarinet at a fair price that reflects the months of use since the sale. Please note that on older clarinets, if excessive key refitting is required, there will be additional cost based on amount of time needed.
Should your clarinet crack immediately before or during a concert, it is possible in many cases to put tape over the length of the crack to seal it temporarily so that you can get through. I was wondering how much does it cost to repair and if its worth it. Professional clarinet repair service featuring clarinet. Band instrument repair in connecticut in jc musics repair shop. Cost is determined after inspecting the instrument and varies according to the hours. Someone borrowed my instrument that i havent touched in about 20 years. Replacements of worn, missing, or damaged parts additional. Our instrument technician talks you through the steps of how to change the cork on a clarinet joint. The glue seems to both stabilize and repair the crack, as well as being cosmetically perfect. A crack in a clarinet bell can cause buzzy noises for certain notes, from the vibration of the cracked areas.
Charges may vary widely depending on the condition of the instrument. The owner stated that the cork and the pads would have to be replaced. Please do not modify a crack before sending it to us. Nov 11, 20 repair technician eric anderson offers some thoughts on identifying when you have a crack in your instrument. Sadly, you cant predict whether the clarinet will crack or not. We look at all aspects of a clarinet and assess its operational qualities to ensure, upon its completion, that the clarinet is. Minor cracks in your instrument can affect your playing. The cost would depend on the size of the crack, how deep it is, how long it will take to complete the job,where you are located, etc i charge around. Writing here for the first time, in need for advice. I have a clarinet that went basically unused for many years and then this year i started. My oboe clarinet barrels crack repair adaptive keywork automatic 8ve conversion contact me. A bad job on this makes for a clarinet that just can never be in adjustment because the pads wont seal on the holes.
Make an appointment our workshop doesnt have space for office equipment such as a computer andor printer, etc. Forgive me and if the moderator will be generous enough to keep my thread alive i appreciate it. Bass clarinet set please select bundy leblanc leblanc contrabass noblet noblet contrabass selmer selmer 30 32 selmer 33 selmer 40 41 contrabass vito yamaha other not listed. Identifying a crack in a wood instrument midwest musical. Therefore, i consider that if a crack appears across tone holes in this area of a supposedly high quality clarinet, then the joint should be replaced, or money refunded.
Very often that repair requires putting a bushing into the hole to seal it up as well as pinning around the crack on each end to stop it from advancing. I know you will hate to make the crack worse, but this will encourage the superglue to penetrate deeper into the crack. This entry was posted in clarinet, general, woodwinds. The clarinet how to fix repair maintenance first aid a thousand little things can happen that make playing your instrument difficult or impossible and following murphys law these will happen just the moment before you step onto a stage for an important concert. For larger clarinets, we have specialized dent equipment to remove dents from any part of your neck or bell. We will make your clarinet sound and look new again. I recently 3feb2011 have had an interesting email conversation with silverio in patagonia, argentina, mainly about his lerue clarinet. Pinning has long been the preferred method for repairing cracks on wood instruments.
I would be inclined to mix some quality epoxy, eg araldite superstrength, adding a very small amount of black paint pigment powder from a hardware or paint shop to the mix. Our crack repair process takes on average 36 days depending on the severity of the crack. Clarinet repair and restoration eflat, soprano bflat and a, and bass 4106540 152 hop fisher lane princess anne, md 21853. I charge by the hour rather than offering fixed rates as i have found that this is a fairer and more economical system. Clarinet repairs here is a guide to the different clarinet repair and maintenance services i offer.
On wooden and plastic instruments, these tenons can chip, crack, or completely break off the instrument. Once again this is closely related to the subject of ca crack repairs on clarinets but is more of a general nature. The type of pads you get make a big difference, too. Breakin of wooden clarinets welcome to the clarinet pages. Of course, by playing after noticing the crack, you run the risk of it opening more which would then increase the cost to repair it. If you have a crack repair that you would like performed by us, please give us a call. I was thinking of overhauling but the pads have a few years left and seal well so i might hold it off. Dale barton shows you how to fix the crack and prevent it from getting worse.
Jun 19, 2012 feeling brave enough to replace the cork on your clarinet. For hairline cracks, before gluing, take a sharp knife point and gently run it along the crack in order to widen the crack a bit. Cost is determined after inspecting the instrument and varies according to the hours and the cost of parts involved in the procedures. Each clarinet that comes through my hands is carefully inspected for cracks, warped and chipped tone holes, lost motion or play in the keys, and torn or moth eaten pads. Because they take so much time the cost of the repair can approach or even exceed the value of the instrument. How much would it cost to repair the cracks in my clarinet. In order to avoid this it is a good idea to do your inspections with the help of a magnifying glass or loupe. We look at all aspects of a clarinet and assess its operational qualities to ensure, upon its completion, that the clarinet is in the absolute best condition possible. They include, but are not limited to, dent removal, plating in precious materials, and complete lacquering of instrument bodies. Bass clarinet set please select bundy leblanc leblanc contrabass noblet noblet contrabass selmer selmer 30 32 selmer 33 selmer 40 41 contrabass vito yamaha other not listed i will send in my sizes. How much does it cost on average to clean a clarinet. In most cases, its more costeffective to replace the tenon than to replace the entire section which requires transferring, refitting, and repadding the keys or the.
Our clarinet repair and clarinet overhaul technicians are highly trained artisans. Band instrument repair in connecticut in jc musics repair. At the same time, getting the crack repaired again would be less costly, but if it keeps reopening, it can supersede the cost of a new clarinet from this point in time. Open quick view dialog for ridenour clarinet thumb saddle. Now, if you get the crack repaired, and can avoid weatheratmosphere changes as much as possible, you wouldnt need to get a new clarinet. Pins are actually threaded rods that are inserted through the wall of an instrument across the crack to hold it together.
If you have an old clarinet that hasnt been played for years, bring it in for a clarinet overhaul. The prices below are for full repads, which includes. Crack repairs can take 36 days to ensure crack area stabilization. After we assess what is wrong, we give an estimate of repair cost based on the labor involved and any parts required to fix the problems. The cost for having it overhauled new springs, oiled by them, etc. Key repair, replacement or replating martin freres company. Crack repairs often take 36 days to repair, as we must humidify and ensure stability of the crack area over a period of time. I will always give you an accurate estimate when i. Find 83 listings related to clarinet repair in houston on. Open quick view dialog for selmer paris saxophone pad sets. Jun 19, 2012 minor cracks in your instrument can affect your playing. Its been there for while i didnt know it was a crack until now but because ive started marching band and its cold, its gotten a bit wider.
The procedure involves complete disassembly of the instrument. Intermediate and pro model instrument charges are extra and will require an estimate from our repair tech. Repair technician eric anderson offers some thoughts on identifying when you have a crack in your instrument. First, it is important to know that it is sometimes easy to mistake a crack for wood grain or grain for a crack. Replacement set of nickel or silver plated clarinet keys. I will always give you an accurate estimate when i have seen the instrument, before commencing. First of all i want to apologise for asking this question that has close relation to repairing wood cracks with cyanoacrylate ca on clarinets but it is not solely about clarinets. Clarinets that are broken in half can usually be repaired. Oct 29, 2010 how much would it cost to repair the cracks in my clarinet. Extensive dent or key work, necessary soldering additional cost.
Professional model clarinet price for dent work and parts not included mechanical overhaul for professional model instruments wood soprano. The repair shop at hickeys music center is pleased to offer free estimates on services in addition to those listed on our repair price lists. The person im lending it took it to a music store to repairclean it. Keys are swaged to remove wobble which keeps the pads from seating, pivots screws are replaced if necessary and posts.
The person im lending it took it to a music store to repair clean it. Clarinet repair services at midwest musical imports. Clarinet repair and repair kits we also sell clarinet supplies if you wish to repair your clarinet, make clarinet upgrades, or create a clarinet repair kit. Clarinet repair and clarinet overhaul clarinet repair kit.
Bob, repair department manager paul, woodwind manager. I was wondering on average, how much does it cost to clean up a clarinet. When this happens, its important to repair or replace the tenon. While crack pinning can be an investment, it certainly is a necessary procedure to bring your oboe back into playing condition. You can be the most meticulous player who breaks in their clarinet and oils it regularly and still the clarinet can crack. In the past, this was the best option available to the service technician, but it wasnt always successful. My clarinet has two cracks in it one is about an inch long and its on the back of the barrel.
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