Klarinet Archive - Posting 000368.txt from 2002/09

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Reeds and Notes
Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 20:03:36 -0400

At 03:52 PM 9/19/2002 -0400, Nick Simicich wrote:
>If this suggests a mechanical problem to someone with the Clarinet I'd
>like to hear about it. If the Artley 17S is known to be stuffy on this
>note and I should consider myself lucky for finding any reed that will
>work, that would be nice to know as well.

The Artley would be my LAST choice among reputable brands (I'm not
including Chinese garbage horns from the Penney's catalog, etc.). Also,
the 3rd line B is the one note MOST vulnerable to mis-adjustment of the
instrument, since the leaks are additive throughout, and the adjustment of
the little foot under the right pinkie keys is particularly critical for
that note. If that is all it is, it is a quick and easy fix for any repair
tech.

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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