Klarinet Archive - Posting 001276.txt from 2000/12

From: "Bill Hausmann" <bhausmann1@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Re: articulated G#/C#
Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 09:30:00 -0500

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brent Eresman" <beresman@-----.net>
Subject: [kl] Re: articulated G#/C#

> Bill Hausmann mentioned that this key configuration weakens the
> instrument--that is quite true. The lower joint has a tendency to crack
> where the G# hole is on the tenon socket--even when the socket is lined
with
> metal, as it is on my older Buffet with that key. There's also not much
> space to get in there and pin the break once it happens, either. The best
> way to have this design made up is a one-piece design like the Rossi.

Actually, with the Rossi, it is unecessary. He uses a direct acting key,
which can be placed in the acoustically correct position entirely BECAUSE
there is no tenon and socket to avoid or work around (or through). I have
not played one, but have handled one (Lorne Buick's) and it felt so very
comfortable, whereas that key is normally my LEAST favorite on the whole
clarinet!

Bill Hausmann,
with his marginally set up NEW computer.
Proper signature block to follow.

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