Klarinet Archive - Posting 000002.txt from 1996/07

From: Doug MacDonell <dougmac@-----.ORG>
Subj: Re: Stiff Corks
Date: Mon, 1 Jul 1996 00:56:54 -0400

Assuming first that you are using cork grease frequently (but sparingly),
you might have your instrument technician sand them just a bit. Also, you
should be sure that it is the cork and not the tenon itself that is the
problem. Sometimes, the tenon fits too tightly and needs to be "relieved"
just a bit. Make sure that your tech is able to tell if it the upper part or
lower part of the tenon joint that is binding. Go slowly with this however,
since is is much more difficult to go back ("I cut it twice and it's still
too small!)

Doug MacDonell

>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
>
>

   
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