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Important Information on

Vito Bb Clarinet Body Joint Replacement

MODELS 7212 and 7214
When ordering replacement joints for Vito clarinets, determine if the
model number 7212 or 7214 is stamped on the body by the serial
number. If the model number is present, order the appropriate joint listed below
and all keys should transfer over to the new joint. If the serial number of the
instrument is below B60434 the pivot screws are an older, standard 2-56 thread.
Newer body joints use a metric 2.5 x 0.45 pivot screw and replacement of all
pivot screws will be necessary - order #V61-6002
Pivot Screw (sold by each). Hinge (long) screws have not changed and do
not need replacing.

Note that Vito clarinets manufactured
after year 2000 are designed with Leblanc's PRAG feature (positive radial
alignment guide), distinguished by a metal 'bump' on the shoulder of the upper
joint center tenon and a mating recessed area in the lower joint tenon ring.

MODEL 7212 - GLOSS
FINISH
#V61-0101
UPPER JOINT
#V61-0201
LOWER JOINT

MODEL 7212 - GLOSS
FINISH with PRAG
#V61-0105
UPPER JOINT

#V61-0208 LOWER JOINT

MODEL 7214 - BRUSH
FINISH
#V61-0102
UPPER JOINT
#V61-0202
LOWER JOINT

7214 BRUSH FINISH
with PRAG
#V61-0106
UPPER JOINT
#V61-0209
LOWER JOINT

If there is no model
number 7212 or 7214 stamped on the body by the serial number than the instrument
is discontinued. Replacement body joints are available for the models listed
below, however additional parts and modification may be necessary.

RESO-TONE 3
If the instrument's upper joint is marked with either RESO-TONE 3
or with a lyre logo and KENOSHA, WIS the joints listed below can be used
with modification. Choose between gloss finish or brush finish.

#V61-0101
UPPER JOINT - GLOSS FINISH
#V61-0102
UPPER JOINT - BRUSH FINISH

Additional parts and modifications for
the upper joint are necessary as follows:


Replace all pivot screws with #V61-6002
Pivot Screw (sold by each). Hinge (long) screws do not need replacing.


If the old Ab/G# key uses 2 pivot screws instead of 1 long (hinge) screw a new
Ab/G# key will be necessary - order #V61-2001
Ab/G# Key (includes long screw).


If the old upper joint uses any coil springs it will be necessary to remove some
of the needle springs from the new joint and drill holes into the body to
accommodate the coil springs.

#V61-0201
LOWER JOINT - GLOSS FINISH
#V61-0202
LOWER JOINT - BRUSH FINISH

Additional parts and modifications for the lower joint
are necessary as follows:


The new replacement joint has different post settings than older models for the
ring / bridge key and the B/F# key. Both keys must be replaced. Order:
#V61-4201
Ring / Bridge Key
#V61-4101
B/F# Key

Replace all pivot screws with #V61-6002
Pivot Screw (sold by each). Hinge (long) screws do not need replacing.

#V61-0201
LOWER JOINT - GLOSS FINISH
#V61-0202
LOWER JOINT - BRUSH FINISH

Additional parts and modifications for
the lower joint are necessary as follows:


The new replacement joint has different post settings than older models for the
ring / bridge key, the B/F# key, and the F/C lever. All three keys must be
replaced. Order:
#V61-4201
Ring / Bridge Key
#V61-4101
B/F# Key
#V61-4721
F/C Lever

Replace all pivot screws with #V61-6002
Pivot Screw (sold by each). Hinge (long) screws do not need replacing.