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I built the "Vintage Clarinet Doctor" site to give the owners and fanciers of vintage clarinets access to:
- Information (about the history, makers, and fingering systems of older clarinets)
All in one place!
There are many sites devoted to vintage trumpets or saxophones, but few sites for vintage clarinets. Most of those are Q&A, or piles of lengthy articles, or lists of instrument holdings in private collections, and I wanted a site (as a clarinetist) that met all my needs. I encourage people to write with questions, send interesting links, share information, and (hopefully) buy a horn or send one of yours for work.
Below is a brief summary of each page: hopefully, enough to get you scrolling but not enough to scare you off!
About Us - My background as a repairman, teacher, etc. and goals for services and the instruments that I sell.
Clarinets for Sale - Good quality vintage and antique clarinets and saxophones, overhauled and ready to play.
Contact Us - Send me an email with questions about my services or instruments, info, links, etc. I'd be happy to hear from you!
FAQ - So you don't have to read the whole website... ;)
Fingering Systems - Pictures and descriptions of all the clarinet fingering systems that I've encountered, past and present - its not just Boehm any more!
Happy Customers - Testimonials from folks who like my instruments and/or work!
Links - Websites of interest, including my bands, places to buy stuff, info on serial numbers, reeds and more.
Mouthpieces for Sale - Good quality vintage clarinet and sax mouthpieces.
Music Lessons - Yes, I teach too! If you're in the Lynchburg VA area, give me a call: I bet I can improve your clarinet or sax sound in about an hour with a change in reed, lig, and mouthpiece as well as an instrument check-up and some technical advice.
Obscure Makers - A list of some of my favorite makers of clarinets (other than Buffet, Selmer and Leblanc). A world of great old horns for far less money!
Oriental Rugs - I've been collecting antique rugs for years and decided to let go of a few to make room in my little house and finance some new adventures. Let's see if clarinet fanciers can also be rug enthusiasts!
Services - Overhaul info for your clarinet or sax and how much it costs.
Services II - The nitty gritty of the special things that need to be done to vintage clarinets, why they'll play better, and why it costs a little more.
WARNING - this site is under constant revision, so expect changes!!