Klarinet Archive - Posting 000511.txt from 2004/06

From: "Peter Johnson" <phjohn@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Relocating keys..
Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 06:03:25 -0400

From Sydney:
I always deal with Steve Giordano (Telephone number: 9571-9086) and I
highly recomend him. He is currently soldering a thumb-rest onto my 1930's
Conn Sopranao Sax (and removing the original hoop that I find far too
painful. He has also rebuilt two of my Selmer Series 10G's. He is a great
artisan and I thoroughly reccomend him.

Peer Johnson

I'm not mentioning mic!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Umar Goldeli" <umar@-----.com>
To: <klarinet@-----.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 6:39 PM
Subject: [kl] Relocating keys..

> Greetings Klarinettists..
>
> Due to certain issues with my right hand not functioning properly - I am
> considering having the four "pinky keys" moved down towards the bell about
> 7mm so I can reach them easier (I can spread out my fingers but can't
> bring them in - so G# for example is quite painful and moving between Bb
> and G# is a very hit and miss affair due to the "wiring" of my hand).
>
> I have a Selmer Recital Bb, and looking at the keys, it looks like this
> shouldn't be too much of a problem as they are all connected to rods
> and it is clear that they are not forged as a single piece...
>
> To my (unprofessional) eye - it looks simply like a matter of somehow
> detaching the keys, cleaning up the rod, moving them down and reattaching
> them in their new position.
>
> Several questions -
>
> * What type of welding/soldering/brazing/connection method is usually used
> to attach keys to rods? Can it be removed by using heat or must it be cut
> out?
>
> * Do clarinet repair technicians do this kind of stuff or should I be
> looking elsewhere like perhaps a jeweller?
>
> * What are the keys made of anyhow? Is it easy stuff to work with or a
> disaster material like aluminium? (yes, I know it's not Al, but Al is the
> worst thing I could think of that it could be made of :)
>
> * Does anybody know of someone who could do this in Tokyo or Sydney?
>
> * Has anybody done this before?
>
> Thanks muchly!
>
>
> //umar.
>
>
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