Any clarinet that is in good shape is acceptable as a 'first overhaul'.
Clarinet Refurbishing Advice Please
I am thinking of trying my hand at refurbishing old clarinets. From my side this is a retirement hobby- I have no delusions about making a living doing this. I've always enjoyed working small wood projects and more recently stereo electronics and I love playing the clarinet since I started 9 months ago.
My question is - What is a good clarinet to start on. One that will not present any weird complications. That is reasonably straight forward with parts readily available. I was thinking B&H or Noblet or Selmer Signet. I am playing a Signet, but I don't know if that's much of a consideration. Cost to buy an instrument is certainly an issue my pension doesn't stretch very far. That's why I'm considering these horns.
I would certainly appreciate any advice you folks might have [rolleyes]
cheers- preston
My question is - What is a good clarinet to start on. One that will not present any weird complications. That is reasonably straight forward with parts readily available. I was thinking B&H or Noblet or Selmer Signet. I am playing a Signet, but I don't know if that's much of a consideration. Cost to buy an instrument is certainly an issue my pension doesn't stretch very far. That's why I'm considering these horns.
I would certainly appreciate any advice you folks might have [rolleyes]
cheers- preston
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Sure! A clarinet is a clarinet. My first overhaul was a plastic Bundy.
I learned a lot about seating pads and fitting/finishing cork on that horn.
The cheaper you can get your first 'victim' the better.
I learned a lot about seating pads and fitting/finishing cork on that horn.
The cheaper you can get your first 'victim' the better.
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