Repair

Repair and Restoration of Clarinets
Whether you're fixing up an old clarinet to sell on okay, or you've just bought one at a bargain and want to restore it for yourself, here are some tips for making it beautiful (and playable) again.
You may, of course, decide to take your instrument to a professional restoration shop. If you are unfamiliar with the instrument, this is probably a good idea. However, if you know the clarinet well, with the right tools and parts on hand, you can do the work yourself at a fraction of the cost. Some of theitems you will need are: a sharp utility knife, small screwdriver, spring pliers, matches or lighter, contact cement, sandpaper, felt, silver polish, and dish soap (for plastic clarinets) or wood oil (for wooden clarinets). Also, you will need to contact a local music store for a full set of pads