Klarinet Archive - Posting 000205.txt from 1997/01

From: Fred Jacobowitz <fredj@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Lamp clarinet kits :-)
Date: Thu, 16 Jan 1997 10:28:30 -0500

Gary,
You have to go with the weaker strengths. It is an accepted fact
of life that GE bulbs are on the strong side. Using Phillips or
Sylvania will probably help. Phillips in particular are quite good.
They are shaped differently and their taper works better for this
kind of application. You don't even have to do any sanding or adjusting
with them.

Fred Jacobowitz
Clarinet/Sax Instructor, Peabody Preparatory

On Wed, 15 Jan 1997, Gary Young wrote:

> What is the best brand of light bulb to use in a lamp clarinet? I've been
> trying GE bulbs, but I can't get more than one of ten to work right
> straight out of the box. I tried sanding the bottom of a bulb so it would
> fit in the socket better, but it blew a fuse when I turned it on. The same
> thing happened when I first soaked the bulb in water, and also when I stuck
> the bulb in my mouth for a few minutes first (it really tasted weird). Am
> I doing something wrong? Can anyone recommend a better brand of bulb?
>