Klarinet Archive - Posting 000025.txt from 2009/03

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Toddler Questions :)
Date: Sat, 07 Mar 2009 10:22:21 -0500

At 08:24 AM 3/7/2009, Monna Rush wrote:
>...
>
>5. Why is my bell ring loose on the bottom of my clarinet? OH yeah I
>know this one :) the wood is shrinking! :) Ok Does this mean my
>whole clarinet is in danger? I bought it new at Christmas time....

It is very common for new clarinets to still be adjusting to
environmental factors, etc. for a while. Tight fitting tenons, loose
tenon rings and loose bell rings are signs of this. Rings can be
tightened by a competent repair shop. Keep in mind, though, that the
rings may tighten up again on their own as the weather changes -- the
drying effect of home heating systems shrinks the wood during the
winter. Bell rings are not critical, but loose tenon rings should be
attended to quickly to prevent socket cracking.

Bill Hausmann

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

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