Klarinet Archive - Posting 000328.txt from 2004/01

From: "David Glenn" <maestrodavidglenn@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] low f resonance key
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2004 12:03:44 -0500

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DATE: Sat, 10 Jan 2004 16:09:51
From: Ed Wojtowicz <ewoj@-----.net>
To: <klarinet@-----.org>
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>I have recently heard of some clarinetists having a low F resonance
>mechanism added to their clarinets. Has anyone had this done or played any
>instruments that have had this operation?
>
>Ed
>++++++++++++++++++++++
Ed,

I wanted a low E/F resonace for my Wurlitzer Reform-Boehms as is standard on professional models of Oehler system and so had one made but it turned out to be more of an E resonance than F. The mechanic couldn't figure out how to do it otherwise. One solution would be to change to Yamaha Reform-Boehm as they have arranged the low keys to resemble the Oehler-System. But I still much prefer my Wurlitzers to the Yamahas. I'm satisfied with my low E(/F) key too.

I have only ever seen it on one other Boehm clarinet: Clemens Wurlitzer was showing one at the Frankfurt trade fair I think about three years ago. It operated automatically when low E was fingered and went off when the register key was pressed. He may still offer it. Charles Bay did tell me that he was planning one (also automatic) but I never did see it. Don' know if he ever made one.
-David

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