Klarinet Archive - Posting 000402.txt from 2003/06

From: Nancy Buckman <eefer@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Needle Springs
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2003 02:06:33 -0400

At 01:41 PM 6/12/2003 -0700, you wrote:
>Clear DayNancy Buckman stated:
><Flutes aren't supposed to be sprung with needle springs.>
>
>Ah, yes they are.... at least the student models. After 35 years (now
>retired) as a school band director, I've drawn beaucoup blood fixing flutes.

You are certainly able to spring them with needle springs, but they aren't
supposed to be done that way.

Nancy

Nancy Buckman
Principal Clarinet / Orchestra AACC
eefer@-----.net

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