Klarinet Archive - Posting 000757.txt from 1997/10

From: Jrykorten@-----.com
Subj: RE: Chinese Clarinet Keywork
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 19:17:07 -0400

This actually sounds kind of scary. If these keys are made out of tin or lead
(two low temperature melting point metals that I know of) then they would be
very dangerous to hold. Especially if you are putting your hands in your
mouth (or on your reed). Has anybody subjected their Chinese keyed Clarinet
to a lead test?

Jerry Korten
NYC

>
> One of my friends from college had one of those Chinese clarinets.... She
> was using it as her junker for instrument repair. When we started to learn
> how to solder-- the keys just melted!! It was hilarious!
>
> Anne
> AnneVacca@-----.com
> Elementary Instrumental Music Teacher
> Elmira, NY