Klarinet Archive - Posting 000339.txt from 1997/11

From: Dee Hays <deerich@-----.net>
Subj: Re: barrels
Date: Sat, 8 Nov 1997 18:12:09 -0500

Moren, Jennifer wrote:

> ... I love sarcasm and humor, but don't feel that it is appropriate to cut
> down another person with names or state that their beliefs are "ridiculous".

I think he only meant that 63mm would be ridiculous for him on his horn. It
did not sound like sarcasm or ridicule to me.

> ... though too large a gap is not great either. I have to wonder, what is
> considered too large of a gap? Are tuning rings usefull in this case?

I have always believed that if you can see the cork, it is too much. It could
possibly compromise the seal between the barrel and upper joint. Also the
joint might be less secure. It could wobble or even come apart. Of course
that would be a pretty rare thing and would require pulling the joint a lot.

Dee Hays
deerich@-----.net
Canton, SD