Klarinet Archive - Posting 001281.txt from 1998/05

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausman@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] worn-out screw thread on ligature
Date: Tue, 26 May 1998 17:35:48 -0400

At 11:08 PM 5/26/98 +1000, Peter Stoll wrote:
>Aside from buying a new ligature, has anyone got an idea for how to
>overcome this? I've tried wrapping the screw tip in thread, which works
>great but seems to wear out after a couple of sessions.
>
Is the ligature stripped, or is the screw? If it is the ligature, face it:
the thing is shot! Wrapping screws is only a stopgap, and the purists
will no doubt say that you are severely altering the tone. If the SCREW is
stripped, assuming it is a standard type ligature screw, they cost less
than a dollar. Go buy a new one!

Of course, disregard all of the above if ligature is an obscure, esoteric
model, or has great sentimental value.

Bill Hausmann bhausman@-----.com
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