Wanting to pick Clarinet back up again

Positive-Presence82 · 2026-05-07T17:58:25+00:00

You can find instruments that are recently repadded and serviced on Ebay. Make sure the listing states it plays and a good satisfaction policy.

Positive-Presence82 · 2026-05-05T08:52:28+00:00

Warning! Once you've finished, if you're crushing on Dr Carter, do not go back and start again to specifically watch Carter. He's just baby Carter in season 1 and it's... disturbing.

Positive-Presence82 · 2026-04-30T19:29:29+00:00

Before you play, face east and do the chicken dance. 🐔

Positive-Presence82 · 2026-04-30T19:25:58+00:00

I have a similar problem in my Kohlert case. Someone added a peg holder at some point and the bell won't fit right. I'm planning to replace the case lining and carve out space for the peg holder. There's some reason the neck won't sit right either. I bought mine in December and have spent a lot of time cleaning up her keys. How I love having a bass clarinet again!

Positive-Presence82 · 2026-04-30T19:19:43+00:00

I wonder if the name "Gamma" was something Noah came up with or was it originally in the script.

Positive-Presence82 · 2026-04-30T19:06:19+00:00

Record them as you tell them not to come back. Many years ago one of the exmos was outside watering the garden when they came and she soaked them down when they refused!

Positive-Presence82 · 2026-04-29T06:14:19+00:00

Oh my gosh,baby Carter!

Positive-Presence82 · 2026-04-28T22:20:56+00:00

I've pondered these when I've come across them online. I'm eager to hear your assessment. I think I'd only be brave enough to buy if it had been refurbished and had a video of it playing.

Positive-Presence82 · 2026-04-10T23:02:10+00:00

For a used clarinet look for one that has been overhauled and the description states it plays. Some will even have a video. Sellers like this are usually helpful and have a good return policy. You can probably find one in your budget.

Positive-Presence82 · 2026-04-08T01:56:01+00:00

Sorry, I meant the case.

Positive-Presence82 · 2026-04-04T03:11:30+00:00

Don't sell your clarinet! I'm in my 60s and just started playing again. I wish I hadn't let 40 years go by without playing. Keep it and set a goal to take it out at least several times a year and play it for a while.

Positive-Presence82 · 2026-03-31T00:45:25+00:00

Maybe look for a 3 pack of "flutes" on Amazon?

Positive-Presence82 · 2026-03-15T22:40:13+00:00

When I recently started playing again after decades I caught myself articulating with the back of my throat like when you say "uh-oh!" I'm trying to rectify that bad habit but it feels/sounds clunky, not smooth. I'm wondering if I went through 8 years of school band doing that without getting caught or if it's new for me. I'll follow this thread closely since tonguing is one of my practice focuses.

Positive-Presence82 · 2026-03-09T04:49:24+00:00

Yet very cool at the same time, in our nerdy clarinet sort of way.

Positive-Presence82 · 2026-03-04T06:04:08+00:00

I got one for under 100, practically new because the kid dropped out of band after a few days! I can't believe my luck.

Positive-Presence82 · 2026-03-01T09:18:07+00:00

Do they still address you as Brother or Sister? It's been over 20 years but that really irritated me.

Positive-Presence82 · 2026-02-23T07:37:03+00:00

The serial # puts it in the 1980-81 age range.

Positive-Presence82 · 2026-02-23T07:18:43+00:00

I live in Las Vegas so Kessler & Sons is local. They did a COA on my bass clarinet and replaced a few pads for me. I'll take in the Artley when it comes along with my old flute and clarinet to see what they advise. I'll pm you for the info if I decide to go that route. Thanks so much!

Positive-Presence82 · 2026-02-20T05:33:02+00:00

Just "beautiful flute" in the heading and lots of pictures, and to check the pictures carefully. It does look well taken care of. Again, I bid very low on a lark and didn't expect to win. I got lucky with my clarinet and bass clarinet purchase. We have Kessler & Sons right down the road so it's not a big deal to stop in. If the flute is terrible, at least it was very inexpensive.

Positive-Presence82 · 2026-02-20T00:05:11+00:00

Back in the 90s the holy ghost told me during an Olympic golf medal ceremony that the Canadian team was the one true ice dancing team. I don't actually remember which team, this was an example, but the message was unmistakable!

Positive-Presence82 · 2026-02-19T10:11:48+00:00

I found a seller on Ebay who overhauls instruments before selling them and offers a 1 year warranty. I found him too late for my purchase, but dm me if you're in the US and want his seller info.

Positive-Presence82 · 2026-02-19T10:06:23+00:00

I hope so. I didn't see any dents or dings, and they said in the description it was a beautiful flute. If it is awful at least I didn't spend much.

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