Klarinet Archive - Posting 000242.txt from 2006/01

From: "Geoff & Sherryl-Lee Secomb" <gsecomb@-----.au>
Subj: Re: [kl] kid glove leather pads-R13
Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 05:26:41 -0500


"Dave Gilbert" <dgilbert@-----.com> wrote:
> Does anyone on the list have any thoughts on using white kid glove leather
> pads for the lower joint? -- the uppers would still be remaining in cork
>
> On an R-13 can I solicit opinions on modifying the "choke" ( the
> narrowing of the bore right at the North end of the bell. More
> accurately, the narrowing of the bell begins immed. below the end of the
> tenon socket. I have heard of a few ways to modify this area, with the
> intent to improve the mid line B natural. Any experiences to share?

The J&D Hite website has some useful information concerning barrels (Moennig
in particular) and also mentions the choke to which you refer. Although it
does not go into details of specific dimensions, you might find this useful.
http://www.jdhite.com/mouthpieces/shop1.htm

Cheers,
Geoff.

GS & SA Secomb
Musical Instrument Sales & Repairs
+61 7 3893 0983

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