Week 4- Clarinet Inspection

The class received clarinets from Music & Arts' rental fleet.  I was placed with a well used Jupiter Capitol Series student line clarinet shown below.

The inspection was a first look at the initial work needed on the instrument.  Because these clarinets would all be receiving repads anyway, the actual estimated cost did not match up with the final overhaul total.  The initial assessment consisted of checking mouthpiece, ligature, reeds, Key mechanisms, posts, rocket rings, pivot screws, pad cups, regulations, and key alignment.  I found a lot of end play in my key alignments as well as a general lack of maintenance and care of the instrument.