Klarinet Archive - Posting 000751.txt from 1999/08

From: "Dee D. Hays" <deehays@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Leblanc
Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 19:46:27 -0400

Someone else has already mentioned the possible swelling of the wood. There
is also the possibility that the cork is just a bit too thick. Your
technician can sand it down in just a few minutes.

I would also agree that your instrument probably needs gone over and all
pads and adjustments checked and corrected if necessary. Just like a car,
if something gets out of alignment, it makes life rough.

Dee Hays
Canton, SD

-----Original Message-----
From: Pattijo Hoskins <bozak@-----.com>
Date: Wednesday, August 25, 1999 3:33 PM
Subject: [kl] Leblanc

Hi, I am not sure if this is the correct way to go about this, but here
goes. I am the proud owner of a Leblanc Paris 300 model b flat clarinet and
would like to know a little more about it. I got in several years ago on a
trade and have been very happy with it. There is only one thing, no, two
things ( now I sound like Monty Python) that I am having some problems with.
The first is putting it together and taking it apart. It seems like I am
supporting the cork grease industry with gusto. Even with all that grease I
sometimes have to jiggle it apart after a lengthy playing session. The other
thing that I notice is that I have to off center the middle joint a bit to
have it play correctly or the alternate fingering in the C range come out
too breathy or not at all. Any ideas on this? Thanks, Pattijo in Wa.

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