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Embarrassed?, Clarinet woes

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barry-clari	Jun 7 2012, 06:49 PM Post #16
Maestro Group: Members Posts: 40592 Joined: 10-January 06 From: South East London Member No.: 5804	QUOTE(angelgirls29 @ Jun 7 2012, 02:19 PM) That's a good point! But having a northern accent means that people talk down to you in the south (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I'm from London, and I don't talk down to anyone! I talk to people on the train on occasion (which seems more of a northern thing - I regularly go up north), and some people as a result no doubt think I'm strange. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) QUOTE then barry-clari will come along and tell you exactly what it is and when it was made and where the factory was and what the supervisor's name was and so on (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Photograph, serial number, distinguishing marks and manufacturer if you can please! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

ViolinClarinetQueen	Jun 7 2012, 07:11 PM Post #17
Member Group: Members Posts: 92 Joined: 4-January 12 Member No.: 382272	QUOTE(angelgirls29 @ Jun 7 2012, 07:16 PM) ViolinClarinetQueen - At the moment, I've only found one repairer(?) (I've only lived here 2 years....... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blush.gif) ). I think the main problem is finding someone to look at it (I've only just picked it up after a while away from it but I can still remember my pieces from 3 years ago!). I love my clarinet (I used to hug it in orchestra....). My clarinet teacher does repairs... I could ask him for his details and stuff the next time I see him for you if you want (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

angelgirls29	Jun 7 2012, 08:15 PM Post #18
Member Group: Members Posts: 92 Joined: 25-May 12 Member No.: 462716	Sorry if I confused anyone, I'm not in THE big city - it was more of a Babe-Pig In The City reference (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blush.gif) I'm in a city that pretends to be a city and people call a city and even has a city centre but it's not a city. QUOTE(barry-clari @ Jun 7 2012, 07:49 PM) QUOTE(angelgirls29 @ Jun 7 2012, 02:19 PM) That's a good point! But having a northern accent means that people talk down to you in the south (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I'm from London, and I don't talk down to anyone! I talk to people on the train on occasion (which seems more of a northern thing - I regularly go up north), and some people as a result no doubt think I'm strange. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) My neighbours are now used to me saying "Good morning". Sometimes, they even smile! I've sent you some photos!

angelgirls29	Jun 7 2012, 10:06 PM Post #19
Member Group: Members Posts: 92 Joined: 25-May 12 Member No.: 462716	QUOTE(Maizie @ Jun 7 2012, 02:07 PM) If it has any identifying markings on it at all, describe them or post a photo - then barry-clari will come along and tell you exactly what it is and when it was made and where the factory was and what the supervisor's name was and so on (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Don't forget the eye colour! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) It's good news and bad news - barry-clari has found out the make (Intermusic) and the company who ordered them (Rikter). They can have leakage problems (possibly because the pads don't sit properly) and the keywork is on the soft side but it isn't as soft as it could be. They're not as bad as some of the clarinets some people online have compared them to. Barry-clari's advice goes along with what people have said here - find a friendly repairer and see what they can do! I was sad about it but there is hope! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Clarimoo	Jun 8 2012, 07:35 AM Post #20
Prodigy Group: Members Posts: 1457 Joined: 31-July 09 From: The Shire, Middle Earth Member No.: 71829	No, it's not sad. You like the sound and that's far more important than the name on the front. There are good and bad clarinets of all brands... and different clarinets suit different players. Celebrate that you have found a goodie. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

barry-clari	Jun 8 2012, 08:01 AM Post #21
Maestro Group: Members Posts: 40592 Joined: 10-January 06 From: South East London Member No.: 5804	QUOTE(angelgirls29 @ Jun 7 2012, 11:06 PM) It's good news and bad news - barry-clari has found out the make (Intermusic) and the company who ordered them (Rikter). They can have leakage problems (possibly because the pads don't sit properly) and the keywork is on the soft side but it isn't as soft as it could be. They're not as bad as some of the clarinets some people online have compared them to. Rikter is a related trade name, not the company who ordered them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

angelgirls29	Jun 8 2012, 09:06 AM Post #22
Member Group: Members Posts: 92 Joined: 25-May 12 Member No.: 462716	QUOTE(Clarimoo @ Jun 8 2012, 08:35 AM) No, it's not sad. You like the sound and that's far more important than the name on the front. There are good and bad clarinets of all brands... and different clarinets suit different players. Celebrate that you have found a goodie. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Thank you! I'm just going to try repairers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Barry-Clari - Sorry, I misunderstood. I thought it was like Ford Focus (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blush.gif)

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