Klarinet Archive - Posting 000920.txt from 1998/07

From: Roger Shilcock <roger.shilcock@-----.uk>
Subj: Re: [kl] Design questions for Mr. Kloc
Date: Fri, 24 Jul 1998 03:50:04 -0400

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This is interesting. My old plastic B & H instrument certainly has sharp
corners on the toneholes. It is difficult to know how this might
contribute to the tone quality, though, when so many other influences
could be significant.
rjs

On Thu, 23 Jul 1998, GTGallant wrote:

> Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1998 12:39:19 EDT
> From: GTGallant <GTGallant@-----.com>
> Reply-To: klarinet@-----.org
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> Subject: [kl] Design questions for Mr. Kloc
>
> I have made observations between my new Greenline and wood R-13's regarding
> sharp corners on tone holes (interior surface) and ends of the tubes.
> According to Benade, sharp corners produce turbulence and have a negative
> acoustical effect on tone. My questions are:
>
> 1.) Does Buffet intentionally round corners - slightly, of coarse - on their
> clarinets?
> 2.) Does the Greenline tend to have sharper edges due to the material?
> 3.) How are the corners rounded (if they are)?
>
> Thanks for your time.
>
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