Klarinet Archive - Posting 000809.txt from 1998/08

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausman@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] Re:Cork on bridge mechanism
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 10:09:18 -0400

At 12:33 PM 8/27/98 +1200, Graeme Cox wrote:
>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.
>
It may be only my opinion, but I always carefully AVOID getting cork grease
on the bridge key cork. It tends to cause it to stick. Also, if the
bridge key is adjusted correctly, only a VERY thin piece of cork is needed,
which should not compress significantly. The biggest cause of damage to
that cork is careless assembly.

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