Klarinet Archive - Posting 000947.txt from 1999/03

From: Reedkrazy@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Springs one hopes eternal
Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 23:38:23 -0500

Most repair texts say you should always replace springs on an instrument with
the type it originally came with. This of course means keeping at least 2
different inventories of springs. In practice, substitutions are made,
without any detrimental effect except for the aesthetic appearance of mixed
springs.

I lean towards stainless springs. They don't rust and they're not brittle. I
order mine from Kraus, but you must be a repair business to order from them.
I've heard from other technicians that the Kraus springs are preferable. I
haven't even tried stainless springs from Ferree's. The stainless springs do
not have a point, so you have to grind a point before installing. The point
is necessary for proper motion in the cradle spring if you are substituting
stainless for blued. Some student clarinets come with unpointed stainless
springs. Obviously for these the spring cradle is large enough so a point is
not necessary.

I recommend having every size to at least .064, since you may need larger ones
for bass clarinet.

Good Luck!

Frank Silva
Silva Music
Los Angeles

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