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Author: Ben Shaffer
Date: 2017-02-02 04:06
Well, I've been trying different barrels to see about having my Clarinet play a little sharper.
The last barrel I tried seemed a little snug, and then it gets stuck!
I've tried pulling it off with no success.
Ive also put it in the refrigerator hoping that would work but no luck
Any suggestions?
I guess I could just leave it sit for a day or two.
I could also take it down to the local repairman.
But before I do that any suggestions?
PS.... There is a slight gap between the barrel and the L section.... what about WD 40?
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Author: kdk
Date: 2017-02-02 05:49
If you haven't already, try rocking the barrel slightly side to side to break the grip between the socket and the tenon.
I know players who, once they have a small space to work with, as you already have, use a piece of flat metal like a pad slick or the blade of a pocket knife to slide into the space and gently try to work the barrel upward a little more until it lets go. You can do a lot of damage to both the barrel end and the shoulder of the tenon, though.
If it's that badly stuck, it isn't a too-thick cork that's at fault, it's wood binding at one end of the tenon/socket or the other above or below the cork, so don't try to put the barrel on the tenon again without having the barrel's socket opened slightly. (Don't do this if you don't own the barrel.)
Karl
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Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2017-02-02 06:53
Don't use WD40. The wood swelled up. Give it a few days to dry out. Sometimes a refig has humidity so I don't know about that idea. Often the best thing is to do nothing for a few days. If it doesn't let go after a few days see a repairman.
Designer of - Vintage 1940 Cicero Mouthpieces and the La Vecchia mouthpieces
Yamaha Artist 2015
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Author: Tony F
Date: 2017-02-02 12:31
Just rock the barrel to one side so that the gap opens slightly. Put something like a knife blade into the gap so that its a snug fit and rock the barrel the other way. The gap on the other side will open slightly larger, so do the same on that side. Continue to rock the barrel, using progressively thicker shims (thicker knife blade, washers, coins, feeler gauges, whatever. Use your imagination.) until the barrel comes off easily. It always works, I've done dozens like this and never had a problem yet.
Tony F.
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2017-02-02 18:20
I've been successful doing a series of small "snaps" instead of just twisting but that may not be clear unless you see it. Perhaps you will understand what I mean by snapping it. Basically you have to break, or loosen, the seal. Good luck.
ESP eddiesclarinet.com
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Author: ClarinetRobt
Date: 2017-02-02 19:52
Ben:
If you can get a hold of a dehumidifier, I set my instrument on top of one over night. That managed to suck out enough moisture (I oiled my horn immediately after) to loosen my barrel.
~Robt L Schwebel
Mthpc: Behn Vintage
Lig: Ishimori, Behn Delrin
Reed: Legere French Cut 3.75/4, Behn Brio 4
Horns: Uebel Superior (Bb,A), Ridenour Lyrique, Buffet R13 (Eb)
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