Klarinet Archive - Posting 000777.txt from 1998/08

From: "Cox, Graeme" <Graeme.Cox@-----.nz>
Subj: RE: [kl] Re:Cork on bridge mechanism
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 10:08:46 -0400

Mark,

Having to adjusting the bridge link is a really common problem, especially
with young players who tend to not use the 1/4 fingering. Cork on the bridge
can easily become damaged by careless assembly too.

Last time I repaired that part of my R13, I used very fine leather and I
expect that to last forever. The adjustment is by careful bending but needs
doing only once or until the pads are replaced and the rings rebalanced.
There are probably lots of very durable materials that can be used instead
of cork. If cork is used, then cork grease on it will obviously reduce wear.

Cheers,
Graeme Cox
Graeme.Cox@-----.nz

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mark A. Bradley [SMTP:markb@-----.com]
> Sent: Thursday, August 27, 1998 8:47 AM
> To: Klarinet
> Subject: [kl] Re:Cork on bridge mechanism
>
> Before I went to music camp in June, I needed to replace the cork on the
> bridge mechanism of my Buffet E-11. The cork had worn thin so 1/4 and
> 1/5 Bb and Eb fingerings would not raise the bridge all the way and one
> of the pads would not close all the way. Now it is the end of the
> summer and the cork appears to be wearing thin again and the problem is
> starting to return. Does this happen a lot to others? What can I do to
> prevent it or will I be stuck replacing cork every few months. This
> never happened on my old Selmer Signet but then again I didn't use that
> one as much as my Buffet.
>
> Thanks for any help. Salut,
> Mark Bradley
> Chazy, NY
> markb@-----.com
>
>
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