Klarinet Archive - Posting 000207.txt from 2006/03
From: "Stermers" <stermers@-----.net>
Subj: RE: [kl] overhaul question - new R-13
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 15:29:38 -0500
The instrument plays great. The bridge key needs slight adjustment. The
fork and ring key height are high as compared to my older R-13. The throat
A key has a higher arch to it as well compared to the older R-13. Would
probably have these adjusted down for comfort and quicker response. High B
& C is on the sharp side however this is common to keep the 12th from being
flat. I will see if there is anything that can be done to high B & C without
impacting anything else.
I don't want to have adjustments made to the clarinet if it's going to be a
moving target with Gortex pads. I just wanted to know if it's beneficial to
repad the instrument to make it more stable?
I've already contacted a reputable repair person Gerry Evoniuk from Desert
Winds in AZ to see what he would recommend. Should hear from him today.
Thank you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Matthew Lloyd [mailto:matthew@-----.uk]
Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 12:06 PM
To: klarinet@-----.org
Subject: RE: [kl] overhaul question - new R-13
How does the instrument play NOW?
Have you spoken to a reputable repairer who has had a chance to play the
instrument?
Aren't these more the places to start?
Matthew
-----Original Message-----
From: Stermers [mailto:stermers@-----.net]
Sent: 10 March 2006 19:13
To: klarinet@-----.org
Subject: [kl] overhaul question - new R-13
Hello,
I just purchased a new Buffet R-13 Bb and wanted to know if I should
have it
re-padded with better quality pads? Pretty much an overhaul without the
need for polishing and buffing the keys.
The R-13s come from the factory with Gortex synthetic pads which I have
been
told is not of the best quality. This could cause instability with the
instrument as pads not sealing properly, intonation problems, etc.
If you think I should re-pad it now, then what type of pad would you
recommend and why? The best double-bladder pads everywhere? Cork on
the
upper joint and double-bladder pads everywhere else? Or Valentino pads
everywhere? Lots of opinions I'm sure as what to use, eh?
Thank you in advance for your comments. Lori
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