Klarinet Archive - Posting 000252.txt from 2004/06

From: Gary Truesdail <gir@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Buffet Evette clarinet
Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2004 00:32:27 -0400

Noisy keys is not due to plating probems. The key hinges or the hinge
screws have become worn, leaving space between the two. You can
eliminate some of the noise with a thicker or heavier key oil, (key oil
does not come in graded thickness like automotive oil but you can find
oils that are not as fluid that will fill up the gap between the screw
and the hinge tube. You should leave this to a competent repairman as
some oils you might find can also be corrosive and cause problems. I
have used fishing reel oil on old clarinets and have not yet had a
problem. That oil/grease is formulated to resist the corrosive effects
of salt water and it seems to never thicken after years of use
(evaporation) although you probably should oil you keys twice a year.
The thicker oil is only a temporary fix and you should see a repairman
like Tim Lawrence in Sacramento to have the keys swedged.. He can make
your keys better than new.

GaryT

Buckman wrote:

> At 01:30 PM 6/16/2004, you wrote:
>
>> Am I right in thinking that the current equivalent to the Evette is the
>> E13?
>>
>> Matthew
>
>
> In my mind there is NO equivalent to the old Evette and Schaeffer. I
> have one from the 60's that is better than many new R-13s, RCs and
> Prestiges. The keywork has become pretty clackety, but I will have the
> keys replated in the near future and the clarinet will be its
> wonderful old self again. It was my first wooden instrument and I
> will never sell it.
>
> Nancy
>
> Nancy Buckman
> Principal Clarinet / Orchestra AACC
> eefer@-----.net
>
>
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