Klarinet Archive - Posting 000517.txt from 1996/06

From: Roger Barto Cole <rcole@-----.EDU>
Subj: Stiff Corks
Date: Sun, 30 Jun 1996 21:41:01 -0400

Has anyone ever had any serious trouble with new corks remaining too
stiff? About four months ago I bought a new Buffet R-13. So far
most of the corks have softened up nicely, but the cork between the upper
and lower segments of the clarinet is still very tight. While I have been
very careful with that joint, I'm afraid I'm eventually going to bend a
key. I had originally discussed this with my teacher, and since then I've
asked other clarinettists I know, but no one has been able to suggest
anything besides using more cork grease. Has anyone ever had a similar
problem?

Thanks for the help.

Roger
rcole@-----.edu