Klarinet Archive - Posting 000541.txt from 2002/12

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] LeBlanc "Paper-Clip" Contra Bass question
Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2002 17:08:18 -0500

At 02:29 PM 12/21/2002 -0500, Walter Grabner wrote:
>Question -
>
>I am working on a LeBlanc paper-clip contra bass. I have the low register
>working well. The clarion register is a different matter, it wants to over
>blow an additional 12th.
>
>I'm still looking for leaks, which could cause this, but it makes me wonder.
>
>Does anyone out there play one of these where the clarion register comes
>out really well? Am I beating my head against the wall?

It was a LONG time ago, but I do not remember having any particular
problems with the one I played in college. They ARE a plumber's nightmare,
however, and all sorts of things could be involved. The register mechanism
in particular is very tricky.

Bill Hausmann

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

---------------------------------------------------------------------