Klarinet Archive - Posting 000288.txt from 2004/05

From: "Dee D. Flint" <deeflint01@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Key question
Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 15:17:36 -0400


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From: "mlmarmer" <mlmarmer@-----.com>
To: <klarinet@-----.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2004 11:46 AM
Subject: [kl] Key question

> I have a question about a piece of plastic on the two keys that the hole
> covers, if that is the right term for them, above the bell.
>
> It is about the operation of these two keys, above an additional key, that
> are operated by the left, which there are the four keys that operate three
> of these keys also, by the right.
>
> I hope you were able to folllow that so far.
>
> I have a R-13, Buffet, from 1970 and these two keys have a piece of
plastic
> on them, where the end of the keys goes ito the "lifter" part of the key.
> There is a piece of plastic, between the two pieces, I assume, since I am
> the original owner, this plastic has been here since 1970, as it probably
> makes for a smoother operation of the keys.
>
> The outside key, is now making a noise, from that plastic. Is this
plastic
> neccessary on the key for the operation? if it is not, is this something
> that I can do, remove the screw that holds the key and remove the plastic.
> Will I be able to get the key back together okay? Or do I need to take it
> to a shop and have a new piece of plastic install?
>
> Thanks for any help, as I hope someone who knows repairs can follow the
> above okay.
>
> Mike Marmer
> Germantown, MD
>

The plastic is intended as a "silencer". It sounds like it is wearing out.
It is not necessary for operation but many clarinets will "clank" without
it. So have the tech install a new one, it should be relatively
inexpensive.

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