Klarinet Archive - Posting 000359.txt from 2005/03

From: Ed Wojtowicz <ewoj@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Bass cl modifications (was tuning)
Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 09:45:56 -0500

Hi

I wonder if anyone on the list, especially repair techs on the list
have any thoughts on this. Recently after doing a number of gigs on
bass I was wondering if anyone ever has put a "water key" at the bottom
of the bend in the neck, much as is found in a bari sax or in brass
instruments to release the build up of water. Water can accumulate up
quite a bit, especially in the steep curve found in the Buffet and
Charles Bay type necks. I am assuming that there is a practical or
acoustical reason why this is not done, not just that it has not been
thought of. I imagine it could be handy to be able to eliminate the
moisture without having to disassemble part of the instrument in
performance. Any thoughts?

Ed

On Mar 9, 2005, at 3:30 PM, GrabnerWG@-----.com wrote:

>
>
> But, before I do ANYTHING that is difficult or impossible to reverse,
> I do
> hesitate and consider every option I can think of. One of those
> options is
> consulting this list.
>
> Walter Grabner
> www.clarinetXpress.com
> World-class clarinet mouthpieces

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