Klarinet Archive - Posting 000167.txt from 2003/02

From: "Rob Wynne" <rwynne@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] new r-13 question
Date: Fri, 7 Feb 2003 03:19:42 -0500

Number one, the cork may be dirty.

Here's a technique, I'd recommend...take your cork grease and apply
genorously to the affected area. Next, take a simple paper towel, and
"wring" off the cork grease a couple times. You may notice the grease comes
off brownish in color. This is good, because you are removing residual cork
and dirt residing on the joint itself.

If this doesn't work, then you might always be able to try a low-grain sand
paper.

As for the bell...well, I use a double case, and I leave mine attached to
the second joint and don't have to worry about this removal process. But,
again...try the above technique.

And of course, if all else fails...you can always take it back to where you
bought it from. They should be required to fix this problem, since it's a
new clarinet you bought from them. Good luck!

Rob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Arsenault" <danarsenault@-----.net>
Subject: [kl] new r-13 question

> I am happily breaking in my new Bb R-13. In our cold and dry New England
> winter, however, I'm having just a bit of trouble with assembly and
> disassembly. Yup, joint cork too tight. Even after applying buffet cork
> grease at the beginning of a rehearsal tonight, I had a very difficult
time
> getting the Chaddash barrel and bell off. Any suggestions?
>
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