Klarinet Archive - Posting 001183.txt from 1999/07

From: Richard Bush <rbushidioglot@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Selmer 33 Bass Clarinet tuning
Date: Wed, 28 Jul 1999 17:30:13 -0400

Pete,

It is possible that all of the low notes are a bit too open.

At best, the notes over the register break are going to be a little high. To
help lower these notes a bit, experiment with a little tape under the
register key spatula. Reducing the throw will cause the two register vents to
open less. This will lower the B/C/C#. If you get them too low, these notes
will loose their clear sound and get a little furry around the edges. If the
tape thing works, make it a permenant change by installing a thicker cork
under the key and draw a strip of sandpaper over the cork, applying a light
pressure as you draw the strip. In any event, you won't be doing anything
that can't be undone and restored to its original condition.

What horn or you playing? Does it have both vents on the body or is one
linked to a key up on the neck?

peter.stoll@-----.ca wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> Been tied up catching up on the digest (weird to see a flame war erupt and
> peter out at "review speed"!). I'm in the process of figuring out what can
> be done with tuning certain regions of my bass. The B,C,C# just over the
> break are sharp, as is the extended low D and C. I'm told this is standard
> with this model, but with throat tones tending low, it creates a problem
> with how to compensate (can't pull neck too much). Has anyone had any
> success overcoming these issues?
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Peter Stoll
> Instructor, Univ.of Toronto
>
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