In another thread I spoke about picking up a Noblet Bass locally. Well, here it is.
Higher res pics at http://prevailingwoodwinds.blogspot.com/2011/08/noblet-bass-clarinet.html
I didn't have much time as I was running late, so I took a look and decided to drop $350 with a devil-may-care approach.
I knew there was a lot wrong with it, but decided I would pick up a dog's breakfast just to find a reason to tackle a new set of problems. This horn doesn't dissapoint in that regard.
I'm going to have to drill out that short rod and make a new one. I'm also planning on putting the thumb rest back where it is since where it is now is very awkward. it's also missing the neck tenon ring and it's bell doesn't look original (and is missing peg hardware)
Wood shows no cracks and toneholes look fine. Plating is thin on the keys and most the springs and much of the screws are rusty.
I'm trying to finish my current project (a noblet Bb) and then move onto this. I'm thinking of getting the following tools:
http://www.votawtool.com/zcom.asp?pg=products&specific=jpqnnmh8
http://www.votawtool.com/zcom.asp?pg=products&specific=jndrongpo
a micrometer.
hing screw rod.
sounds like fun to me
Higher res pics at http://prevailingwoodwinds.blogspot.com/2011/08/noblet-bass-clarinet.html
I didn't have much time as I was running late, so I took a look and decided to drop $350 with a devil-may-care approach.
I knew there was a lot wrong with it, but decided I would pick up a dog's breakfast just to find a reason to tackle a new set of problems. This horn doesn't dissapoint in that regard.
I'm going to have to drill out that short rod and make a new one. I'm also planning on putting the thumb rest back where it is since where it is now is very awkward. it's also missing the neck tenon ring and it's bell doesn't look original (and is missing peg hardware)
Wood shows no cracks and toneholes look fine. Plating is thin on the keys and most the springs and much of the screws are rusty.
I'm trying to finish my current project (a noblet Bb) and then move onto this. I'm thinking of getting the following tools:
http://www.votawtool.com/zcom.asp?pg=products&specific=jpqnnmh8
http://www.votawtool.com/zcom.asp?pg=products&specific=jndrongpo
a micrometer.
hing screw rod.
sounds like fun to me