Klarinet Archive - Posting 000754.txt from 1997/05

From: Karl Krelove <kkrelove@-----.com>
Subj: Re: Minor problem.
Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 07:22:19 -0400

At 01:22 AM 5/28/97 EDT, you wrote:
>My guess is that you have some pads that are sitting too close to the
>tone holes. Check the C# key for the C#. Also check the very top tone
>hole on the bottom half of the instrument (the one that gets covered when
>you put down any of the first three fingers of the right hand). This
>height of the pad over this hole will definitely affect the C; I would
>not be surprised if it affected the C#, as well. You can theoretically
>raise the key cups yourself, but I would strongly recommend that you have
>it done professionally, espeically if you are squeemish.
>
>On Tue, 27 May 1997 21:32:20 -0400 (EDT) JeFf694821@-----.com writes:
>>Okay, this is probably going to get a really obvious answer, but my
>>middle C
>>and C# are airy and unclear.
>>Jeff
>>

The height of that first tone-hole on the bottom half can also be
affected by the bridge key adjustment. If the bottom part of the bridge key
assembly has gotten bent (either by accident or in an attempt to fix some
other problem) it could be forcing the pad to close too much. Make sure you
check this (or have it checked) before you try (or let someone else try) to
raise the key cup itself. Also, make sure there is no dirt (dust, swab
lint, etc.) in the hole under the pad. Has the problem recently appeared or
have these two notes been fuzzy since you got the clarinet? Are any other
notes affected (especially below C)? C#/G# is a miserable note on most
clarinets. C shouldn't be a problem, though. If this has been a problem for
as long as you've owned the instrument, it may be that some undercutting of
one or more holes may be needed (don't even think of trying this at home).
FWIW. :-)
Karl

   
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