Klarinet Archive - Posting 000640.txt from 1998/10

From: CEField@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] tuning rings
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 20:13:34 -0400

If you are on a budget or need to find tuning rings fast, try standard rubber
O rings from a hardware or plumbing supply store. I have purchased them as
much as 1mm thick in a diameter that fits a Bb mouthpiece. Bring your
mouthpiece with you to make sure you buy the right size ring for your needs.
Although I have never used a tuning ring between joints or between lower joint
and bell, I suppose that could be done. I pay about 40-cents for the low-cost
"tuning" rings. They're not fancy but they do the trick, especially when I
play with someone who is perennially flat.

Cindy

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