Klarinet Archive - Posting 000318.txt from 2003/01

From: "Avi Rostov" <musictek@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] re: high quality instrument
Date: Sun, 19 Jan 2003 10:53:55 -0500

Yes, I believe you you; it is possible for the screw to work itself out. I
would suggest replacing the screw or applying a small drop of LOW STRENGTH
Thread Locker (typical brand name-Locktite)

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From: "Amanda Cassidy" <ahsclarinet_elizabeth@-----.net>
Subject: Re: [kl] re: high quality instrument

> I know I'm a little late jumping on the screw staying in place bandwagon,
> but...I have my own 'problem' I guess you could say.
> I own several Selmer clarinets, but the one I play on the most is my
Omega.
> Recently, (I'd say within the past 6 months), when I play for any length
of
> time, the Ab2 key's screw (you know, top left hand [do these keys have
> special names that I've just never been taught??]) will wiggle it's way
down
> so that the key is raised, and air leaks out. When this happens...I can't
> play. Anything. I took my clarinet to a music store, and the technician
> argued that it's not possible for the screw to do that. But I insisted,
so
> he put some fingernail polish on the screw to hold it in place. (Yes, I
> know, I could've done that.) Has anyone else had this problem? If so, is
> it just that the screw is stripped? Or is this a common thing with
> clarinets? Thanks.
> -Amanda
>
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