Klarinet Archive - Posting 000649.txt from 1999/05

From: Jnbradner@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Columbia Model Eb by Bettoney
Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 18:44:46 -0400

In a message dated 5/13/99 11:57:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, lande@-----.com
writes:

<< lande@-----.com >>
Jim:

Thanks for your message about the Columbia model metal Eb!

The pads appear to be made of leather; similar to saxophone pads. Is this
typical? Also the linkages on the left-hand E/B, F#/C# and F/C keys are
pretty loose and klunky. Since you seem to have experience in overhauling
this type of instrument, do you have a recommendation for replacement pads
(maybe cork), and is it possible to tighten up the keys? Also, neither of
the two mouthpieces it came with is much good. A fellow band member who
plays Eb, alto, bass, and contrabass tried it for me and said (as you
correctly surmised) that some pads were leaking. However, she got a pretty
good sound out of it with her mouthpiece, ligature and reed.

A repair technician I consulted suggested it would make a good lamp! Do you
know any repair techs (yourself perhaps?) who would be willing to work on a
metal Eb and would understand its unique needs?

Thanks again!

Jim B.

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