Klarinet Archive - Posting 000211.txt from 1997/11

From: Composer16@-----.com
Subj: Re: Leblanc Throat mechanism
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 1997 22:51:46 -0500

In a message dated 97-11-05 11:04:13 EST, you write:

<< I suppose it's possible but it would involve major surgery to the
instrument. You'd have to drill the extra tone-hole (which would affect the
intonation, especially in the left-hand notes) and add a key. Also, the
other advantage (on the Rossi clarinets, I don't know about the Leblanc) is
that they use a smaller register vent, placed higher on the tube, which
gives better twelfths and more even intonation in the clarion register. So
that would mean drilling another hole, filling the old one, and replacing
the register key... >>

My leblanc Concerto, i believe has a small register vent higher on the tube.
Tom Ridneour would be able to correct me if I'm wrong. So would it still
affect intonation by doing what you mentioned above? Any other thoughts?
Chris