Klarinet Archive - Posting 000578.txt from 2002/07

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] odd Buffet accessory
Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2002 16:30:39 -0400

At 04:21 PM 7/21/2002 -0400, David B. Niethamer wrote:
>I have a student who got a new R-13, and it came with an odd accessory.
>We can't figure out what it is.
>
>This doodad is black plastic, and round, like a plug for the socket at
>the top of a saxophone where the neck would attach. The top has the
>Buffet logo on it. There is an arm that sticks out which is spring loaded
>- it pulls out, but doesn't go in any further if you push on it. At the
>end of this arm is a curved piece sticking down at a right angle.
>
>Anyone know what this is, and why a soprano clarinet should have it in
>the case? It doesn't fit any of the sockets or tenons on the instrument.
>Very puzzling.

The device fits into the upper tenon socket of the lower joint. The little
arm is spring-loaded and goes over the left pinky E/B lever to hold the key
closed. I think it is merely for shipping purposes, to help keep the pad
seated, but I suppose it could be used even after purchase if the owned choses.

Bill Hausmann bhausmann1@-----.net
451 Old Orchard Drive
Essexville, MI 48732 ICQ UIN 4862265

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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