Klarinet Archive - Posting 000432.txt from 2006/03

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Rossi quality flaw
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 20:28:58 -0500

At 10:05 AM 3/21/2006 +0000, Tony Pay wrote:
>On 21 Mar, Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net> wrote:
>
> > 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.
>
>The only explanation for your response here that I can think of, Bill, is
>that you didn't read, or perhaps even receive the post in which Bruce said:

I have seen a Rossi before, but only once, and not for long enough to
notice the particular unique design feature of using needle springs for the
trill keys. I stand corrected.

Bill Hausmann

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

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