Klarinet Archive - Posting 000413.txt from 2006/03

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Rossi quality flaw
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 23:19:30 -0500

At 11:00 PM 3/19/2006 -0500, Rommel John Miller wrote:
>Let us not forget that the 3 of the 4 keys depressed with the Right-hand
>little finger can also be played by the Left-hand, little finger too.
>
>And this is where my issue with Buffet R-13 #3 rests. The levers used on
>those keys manipulated by the left-hand pinky do not provide ample closing
>power to the keys, and the escaping air causes the high pitch shrill sound
>that send shivers down my spine.

The levers are probably working fine, but the pads may not be as level as
they could be, or there could be defects in the tone hole, or just
misadjustment of the keys. These problems could be minor enough that they
are overcome by the pressure from your right pinkie that your weaker left
cannot match. If a pad or adjustment problem, it is easily resolved. And
that is a BIG reason to work through a local dealer rather than mail
order. Such problems could be fixed on the spot immediately, saving much
shipping cost and headache.

Bill Hausmann

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

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