Klarinet Archive - Posting 000507.txt from 2004/03

From: <tony-w@------.co.uk>
Subj: Re: [kl] Clunky keys??
Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 04:56:59 -0500

From: Cricket <RedPepper@------.demon.co.uk>

> I have an Infinite Leblanc clarinet and I continually get problems with
> a clunky F#/C# key mainly on the right hand little finger but the left
> as well. Has anyone else had problems like this. It sounds like I am
> playing a percussion instrument. I have had it 'fixed' many times but
> it doesn't last long.
> Lorraine

Is the Infinite a student instrument? If it is, it may be that the keywork
is quite susceptible to bending, without too much pressure. When it bends -
tho` it shouldn`t - it then clunks against other keywork If this is the
case, then you will of course always have this problem re-occurring. And who
has 'fixed' it for you 'many times'? -this is really a job for a proper
technician to undertake.
Have fun.
A