I found an old silver clarinet in my grandma's attic, but it doesn't work because most of the pads have gone bad. Do any of you know about how much it would cost to replace all the pads on a clarinet and maybe a few springs?
Musicmedic's clarinet pads are quite decent, I've noticed. Their flute pads, however, SUCK! Also, Valentino has peel and stick Greenback pads that I've HEARD are used on some upper clarinets (like Buffet, etc.) however I, personally, wouldn't trust them due to fear of them falling out. I'm curious about the manufacturer of your clarinet as well. Good luck!
It was made by H. N. White Co. in Cleveland, Ohio. It's serial number is C 52195. I'm assuming it's in good condition because the only things wrong with it are the pads and maybe a few springs (no dents!). Other than that, there's some discoloration on the metal, but I bet that it could be taken off easily enough.
Sounds like a student model to me... Unless it comes apart in more than one main piece and a barrel! Personally, I'm a fan of metal clarinets and had one for a few years up until this year and sold my Pan American 'Special' for $150 to someone in Italy (repadded, of course) which is and isn't a good thing, all in one. Also, for cleaning and polishing the metal, I suggest (and use) a metal polish called MAAS avail. at most Walmart's for under $4. I've been using it for years from things like bass clarinet bells to piccolos, etc. Good luck!
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