Klarinet Archive - Posting 000026.txt from 2009/03

From: Monna Rush <monnarush@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Toddler Questions :)
Date: Sat, 07 Mar 2009 11:27:46 -0500


Thanks Bill, I will keep an eye on the tenon rings. Have a great day! Monna

--- On Sat, 3/7/09, Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net> wrote:

> From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
> Subject: Re: [kl] Toddler Questions :)
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> Date: Saturday, March 7, 2009, 3:22 PM
> 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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