Klarinet Archive - Posting 000775.txt from 1999/01

From: Edmund William White <ewwhite@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Brannenizing (1193-2 Buffet Bass)
Date: Sun, 17 Jan 1999 10:02:07 -0500

That's basically what he does. Crappy thing is: I live a good two
blocks from his shop, yet I have yet to reap the benefits of his
services............
When I spoke to Mrs. Brannen, she felt that the ring at the top of my
upper joint was too tight, thus causing the wood to crack in this dry
climate. As part of the Brannenizing service, rings are
tightened/loosened as necessary. That's what I was told.....ex post facto

On Sun, 17 Jan 1999 SDSCHWAEG@-----.com wrote:

> In a message dated 1/17/99 2:50:13 AM Central Standard Time, hraven@-----.net
> writes:
>
> << Edmund William White wrote
> >What precautions should I take to avoid cracking when I receive a
> >new joint? Would having the bass Brannenized be a good preventative
> >measure? Tell me what y'all think.
>
> B.t.w. what is brannennizing, and how could this prevent cracking?
>
> >>
> "Brannenizing" is a shorthand term for having your instrument worked on by
> Bill Brannen in Evanston, Illinois. He adjusts it, replaces pads, adds teflon
> bumpers, balances the keys, etc. The horn feels wonderful when he's done, but
> I don't understand how anything he does would prevent cracking.
>
> Sue Schwaegler
>
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