Klarinet Archive - Posting 000776.txt from 1998/05

From: Cmdr Herel <CmdrHerel@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Barrel Inquiry
Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 11:07:03 -0400

In a message dated 98-05-14 10:35:46 EDT, jnohe@-----.edu writes:

<< I have found that a Scott 66 AA2 barrel REALLY helps the tuning on my
Greenline. Problem is, the stupid thing is a pain to put on and get off.
The barrel will go on fine till about the last 4-5 mm of the tenon, and
then I've got to really fight to get that thing on all the way. Same to
remove it. (Just fine at the mouthpiece end, though). I tried to put it
on another Green line, and the other was worse: the tenon was to big to
get the barrel on even partially.

Any sentiments/suggestions? >>

Eek! Stop twisting the crap out of your clarinet! Just have the barrel
socket opened up by a repairman you trust.

Goodness, never force an instrument to go together if it doesn't fit properly.
You can crack it from all that stress, never mind bending the keys. Every
joint should fit easily - snug but not tight. If this is not the case, have
it adjusted. Now.

Teri Herel.

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