Klarinet Archive - Posting 000391.txt from 1996/12

From: David Blumberg <reedman@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: technical question-Tube notes
Date: Sat, 14 Dec 1996 12:12:51 -0500

I doubt it's the bridge key. Do a compression test to see if you have leaks
in the pads, or if it is the crows foot alignment (RH. C) you would have to
use both hand keys to play the 3rd line B. Also check the upper joint- if
there is a leak in the upper joint pads, it would show on high compression
notes such as the full tube B, C etc.
David C. Blumberg
Reedman@-----.com
An amateur repairman, Pro Clarinetist.

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From: Klarinet - Clarinettist's Network on behalf of Steve Prescott
Sent: Friday, December 13, 1996 12:47 PM
Subject: Re: technical question

>I just read a message a middle C# so I've decided to post my technical
>question. On my B&H 1010 (about 25 years old, leather pads) I have *a*lot*
>of trouble initiating full-tube notes. Often, I just can't, and have to start
>blowing on a different note (say open G) then finger the full-tube note.
>Does anyone have an idea what is wrong. I sort of "patched" the bridge key (
>missing a part of the cork) to match the height/shape of the original cork.
>Is it the bridge key? Thanks, Bill F.

Bill,

I would think that (if I'm reading this right) if your pads ar 25
years old then you really need to have it repadded, new corks, regulated
etc. by a technician. Even leather pads don't last 25 years.

Steve

Steve Prescott
Instrument Rep.Tech./ Clarinetist
Indiana State University
mipresc@-----.edu