Nobel Clarinet
14041 Bb CLARINET, brushed hard rubber body for a wood-like sound and finish, wear resistant nickel plated keys, waterproof Valentino pads, French blue steel needle springs, genuine cork bumpers and tenons, bell ring, 65mm Moenig bore barrel, light case with back pack straps. The quasi-indestructible nature of Valentino pads render the Nobel completely airtight and fully resonant. A best choice for a sound investment. $495
Every clarinet is set up and play tested before sale, most stores do not do this. This clarinet has had some undercutting of higher tone holes and resetting of pad heights done for better pitch and tone.
The material, reverse taper barrel and design give this clarinet a more mature rich sound when compared to standard student clarinets costing hundreds more. I have played one in the orchestra for outdoor concerts.
The material, reverse taper barrel and design give this clarinet a more mature rich sound when compared to standard student clarinets costing hundreds more. I have played one in the orchestra for outdoor concerts.
Clarinet Repair
07 October 2004
Last Updated on 31 December 2011
Repair rates student instruments
These are average rates for fairly new instruments 1-5 years old . Vintage instruments may require more work. Shop rate is 80/hour. These rates are not quotes, they are just to give you a rough idea. No quote is final unless I have examined the instrument. I can always work within your budget.
Crack repair
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Play Condition
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student/pro |
Pads
student/pro |
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Bb Clarinet
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65/120 pro | 14/18 |
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Bass
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95 |
17-23
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Play Condition . Pad and keys are adjusted to cover and minor end to end and side to side play of keys is removed.The mechanism is adjusted and oiled.This includes minor repair of bent keys. Condition and suitability of mouthpiece is checked. Corks and felts are checked and if needed replaced. Instrument play tested Tenon corks are extra (20) shop fee of 5
Re padding is recommended if more than half the pads need to be done.
| Re pad | Total Overhaul | |
| Bb clarinet | 250 | 299 |
| Bb clarinet pro(wood) | 300(+65 for cork pads on upper joint) | 398 |
| Student Bass | 560 | 598 |
Polishing includes cleaning the keys (brushing and ultrasonic cleaner) buffing and or hand polishing depending on metal.
For silver we use a non toxic process which replaces silver.
Re pad–Clarinet is completely disassembled and cleaned, body work is done. Pad cups and keys are leveled and end to end and side to side play of keys is removed. Tone holes are leveled if needed and dressed Any needed corks felts and springs are replaced.
10 shop fee
Overhaul-changes all pads corks and felts and includes polishing.
Not withstanding any of the above the final quote for a job can only be given once I have had a good look at the instrument. Major damage repair is extra.
We do not do lacquering for health and environmental reasons. Limited silver plating is available. We do not use dangerous chemicals for cleaning
Options: cork pads on top joint ( 20 each), Valentino synthetic pads.
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Alban Classical
Dec 21-Volunteering to play for the Salvation army dinner
Mozart Sinfonia concertante w/pgso Nov 5
- Tenor sax obbligato for Tapestry singers Nov/Dec
- Nutcracker with pgso Dec
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- Played for St. Vincent de Paul Society Thanksgiving Dinner/performed at the immigrant and multicultural dinner,played for St. Vincent de Paul Society Christmas Dinner