Klarinet Archive - Posting 000103.txt from 2007/08

From: Anne Bell <bell@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Contra bass pegs
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:41:35 -0400

I LOVE purple heart! I made my clarinet stand one
evening with maple and purpleheart scraps, a dowel
and a corduroy scrap. The purple heart has aged to
a great color.
Take Care,
Anne

www.anne-bell.woodwind.org
bell@-----.net

Clark W Fobes wrote:
> Jacob,
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>
> But, the building of a proper peg is simple. I have done this for my
> contra and it is MUCH more stable.
>
> You will need to find a good hard wood dowel or even a square length
> of hardwood that is about 3/4" x 3/4". Oak is a pretty good wood for
> this. I made mine out of purple heart. Measure it too the length that
> will give you about an inch of clearance to the bell bow when you are
> standing with the horn in a comfortable position. Cut the dowel to the
> desired length.
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