Klarinet Archive - Posting 000410.txt from 2006/03

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Rossi quality flaw
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 22:44:52 -0500

At 03:11 AM 3/20/2006 +0000, Bruce M. wrote:

>>You mean a key played with the right hand pinkie, right?
>
>No. Per my post, first finger right hand. Four keys in a row. On the upper
>joint.
>
>Not the four keys on the lower joint played with the RH pinky, E/B, F#/C#,
>F/C, G#/D#.

Those are pretty much universally sprung with flat springs, held onto the
keys by small screws. I have never seen one done with a needle
spring. Your problem is most likely a loose or missing screw and/or spring.

Bill Hausmann

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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