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Author: Katrina
Date: 2010-04-21 18:12
The music store where I teach lessons recently began carrying "better" step up and pro horns. One of these is a Leblanc Bliss model, which I immediately grabbed to sample in between lessons. I loved the feel and the intonation BUT the sound was rather "buzzy." I'm wondering if this is because my mouthpiece (a 25+ year-old Borbeck with no tenon cork problems) was VERY loose in the barrel socket?
I was able to play the horn with a bit of paper wrapped around the tenon, but it was not a tight seal even with that.
Any insights about the loose socket causing the buzz? I expected the clarinet to be outstanding and was hoping to recommend it for upgrading students but the tone just wasn't satisfactory with the buzz...
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Author: William
Date: 2010-04-21 19:12
Just try the Bliss with another mouthpiece that fits better. That will clarify the "buzz" issue. The last time I had a buzz sound with my clarinet, after switching mpcies, ligatures & reeds--and still not eliminating the noise--I discovered the lower long B lever top screw was loose and vibrating. One other time it was a loose bell ring. Try the stock mpc and see (hear) what happens.........
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Author: kdk
Date: 2010-04-21 22:10
There are lots of design features in the various instruments on the market that provide players with choices. I can't imagine an obvious buzz would be one of those design features. Something's wrong - could be your loose-fitting mouthpiece,a loose screw somewhere. a loose ring, but something is wrong that's causing the buzz. If another mouthpiece solves the problem, you'll know the cause (and someone buying the instrument could always have the tenon cork replaced with a thicker one if the barrel socket is unusually large). If it isn't that, the store owner should make an effort to find and fix the problem or he'll never sell the clarinet.
Karl
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2010-04-22 01:54
Could easily be a slightly loose rod or one of the rings on the bell or barrel, if it has rings. It could also be a pad that has something on it. If it happens with another mouth piece look into the above. ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com
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