Klarinet Archive - Posting 000072.txt from 1996/11

From: Richard Faria <faria@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: q for Genussa users
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 1996 14:18:30 -0500

>Sean Wrote:
> I just picked out a new Genussa mouthpiece but I've run
> intoan unexpected problem. I have a Bonade inverted ligature that
> workedwell on my previous mouthpiece (Johnson) but keeps
> slipping off ofthis mouthpiece. I've experimented trying to fix this
> but nothingis working because the back or the moupiece has more
> slope to it thanany of the moupieces I compaired it to. So what kind
> of mouthpiecedoes anyone else use on it. I've considered secure a
>strip of corkto the contact rails of my Bonade to see if that helps.
>Suggestions??
>
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>Assuming the ligature fits the mouthpiece ok, try sanding the inside of the
>ligature with 400 grit sandpaper. This worked for me when I had a new
>mouthpiece.
>
>Gary
>Las Vegas, NV
>
>Gary_VanCott@-----.com

Try putting a Bay Mouthpiece patch on the back of your mouthpiece. This
usually improves the grip. Some kinds of tape may work as well.

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Richard Faria
Assistant Professor of Music (Clarinet)
Ithaca College
School of Music
Ithaca, NY 14850-7240
Office (607) 274 3425
Fax (607) 274 1727
faria@-----.com
http://www.ithaca.edu/music/music4/
'89 Volvo 240DL
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