Klarinet Archive - Posting 000051.txt from 1994/10

From: Steve Prescott <mipresc@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: clarinet keys
Date: Thu, 6 Oct 1994 14:57:01 -0400

Many woodwind keys have a number on the underside of the touchpiece.
If the number is embossed, the key is drop forged (stamped). If the
number is debossed the the key is cast. If bent, a cast key will
probably break when it is bent back into position.

Steve Prescott
Instrument Rep. Tech./clarinetist
Indiana State Univ.
mipresc@-----.edu