Please post new vids! It takes a lot of effort, but is so valuable to hundreds if not thousands of viewers. I will probably never have the opportunity to work on such rare instrument, but the techniques are applicable across many situations.
Hi, I wondered if I might write to say how much we are enjoying your videos? My son and I are learning to repair clarinets. We have just finished a Bb soprano and have just reassembled a bass clarinet. We are really enjoying your detailed videos about regulation. We especially liked the paperclip contrabass clarinet video and my son would like to see one in person now. Thanks so much for making the videos.
Pretty good for a Trumpet guy just doing some random doodling on the spot! Also, that thing looks amazing cleaned up. My HS had one of these things, but it was never in such good condition, looking every bit of the nearly 40 years old that it was back then.
My high school had a straight version of this clarinet. it was one giant tube with a bend at the top leading to the mouthpiece and another small bend at the bottom that went to the bell. the thing was so long you needed to sit on a tall stool to play it or stand to play it. it was hands down the most unwieldy instrument I've ever seen in person.
Unfortunately these paperclip contras are no longer in production and were replaced by these models you're describing (I'm playing on one right now in college). The paperclips were more structurally and acoustically sound, more portable, and could go lower. Really a terrible decision to discontinue them on ConnSelmer's part
Awesome sound and a fantastic series of videos. It never ceases to amaze me how some of the designs were created. Not with the repair technician in mind for sure! Thanks
Thank you, this is very informative. Do you carry Dark honey gold Lacquer (cognac) spray to touch up an Alto P Mauriat 67RCL Saxophone? or do you know which color number that matches it?
What a beast!
Our school has an alto clarinet and a contra alto clarinet. One is nicknamed “the beast” and the other is “the monster”. 😋
Please post new vids! It takes a lot of effort, but is so valuable to hundreds if not thousands of viewers. I will probably never have the opportunity to work on such rare instrument, but the techniques are applicable across many situations.
We would love to continue to post new videos. It does take a lot of time but it’s on our list for 2025. Happy New Year!
Hi, I wondered if I might write to say how much we are enjoying your videos? My son and I are learning to repair clarinets. We have just finished a Bb soprano and have just reassembled a bass clarinet. We are really enjoying your detailed videos about regulation. We especially liked the paperclip contrabass clarinet video and my son would like to see one in person now. Thanks so much for making the videos.
Great job Art, you are a very talented man at fixing instruments and playing them. Have a blessed day!
contra is my favorite. You and wes repairing contras recently fills me with joy. Thank you for sharing this!
Pretty good for a Trumpet guy just doing some random doodling on the spot! Also, that thing looks amazing cleaned up. My HS had one of these things, but it was never in such good condition, looking every bit of the nearly 40 years old that it was back then.
My high school had a straight version of this clarinet. it was one giant tube with a bend at the top leading to the mouthpiece and another small bend at the bottom that went to the bell. the thing was so long you needed to sit on a tall stool to play it or stand to play it. it was hands down the most unwieldy instrument I've ever seen in person.
Unfortunately these paperclip contras are no longer in production and were replaced by these models you're describing (I'm playing on one right now in college). The paperclips were more structurally and acoustically sound, more portable, and could go lower. Really a terrible decision to discontinue them on ConnSelmer's part
Always fascinating. Thanks Art and love to all your family.
Awesome sound and a fantastic series of videos. It never ceases to amaze me how some of the designs were created. Not with the repair technician in mind for sure!
Thanks
Hey! What became of the Bach Trumpet repair project??
Welcome back! Where have you been? What happened to the euphonium pistons sent out for plating?
That's one big clarinet
Thank you, this is very informative. Do you carry Dark honey gold Lacquer (cognac) spray to touch up an Alto P Mauriat 67RCL Saxophone? or do you know which color number that matches it?
Could I ask about how much you charged for this service? I have a contrabass clarinet in similar condition and am looking to get it worked on.
And I thought the regular Bb clarinet was complicated!
what ever happend with the bach strad?
Where’s a trustworthy place to purchase pads for instruments
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