Klarinet Archive - Posting 000300.txt from 2004/05

From: "mlmarmer" <mlmarmer@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Key question
Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 20:29:20 -0400

Thanks Dee, as my reply to Mark is meant for you too.

Thanks for the tip on the plastic.

Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dee D. Flint" <deeflint01@-----.net>
To: <klarinet@-----.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2004 3:16 PM
Subject: Re: [kl] Key question

>
> ----- Original Message -----
> 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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