Klarinet Archive - Posting 000693.txt from 2000/08

From: Bilwright@-----.net (William Wright)
Subj: Re: [kl] Plastic vs. Wood
Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 14:09:37 -0400

<><> in eager reply to Francois.Kloc:

Mr. Kloc, I am grateful that you're willing to talk with us about
this topic! I hope that I'm not asking you about a trade secret, but
please allow me to address my 'G hole chimney' question to you
specifically:

I've noticed that the wall of the chimney (the tube that rises up
from a ringed hole) is noticeably thinner on the G hole (right hand) of
some clarinets than others. More important, the chimney wall is thinner
on the G hole of such clarinets than it is on all the other ringed holes
on the _same instrument_.
This could be a matter of manufacturing convenience, but if the
wall thickness makes an acoustical difference, then doesn't this answer
the question about materials and thicknesses thereof having an
acoustical affect?

So my question is: why is the chimney wall of the G hole thinner
than the other ringed holes on many [but not all] instruments? Is 6this
a manufacturing convenience or is it an acoustical effect?

<><> Maybe you are right players use wood because it looks better,
personally I don't think it is the reason why for so many years players
around the world choose to play on wood made instruments.

It certainly was not the reason for me! I just wanted to put this
out in the open.

Thank you,
Bill

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