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RE: Spiegelthal Triumphant!!

Author: Dave Spiegelthal
Date: 2001-02-26 14:40

First, I must state that I did NOT pay Ken to say nice things about me --- it just seems that way! To elaborate on the modifications to his Kohlert eefer: The instrument had a somewhat unusual intonation problem in that not only were the low chalumeau E and F quite flat, but the corresponding 12ths (the low-clarion "long" B and C) were also flat (it is much more common to have a 'spread' between the corresponding 12ths in opposite directions, with the low E and F being flat and the long B and C being sharp). So in this case, with both 12ths being off in the same direction, it was feasible to (mostly) correct them both by shortening the lower joint at the very bottom (just above the bell tenon). There were also a few other isolated notes that were correctable by the usual methods of slightly enlarging the tonehole on either the upper or lower side and adding cork on the opposite wall, or adjusting the pad height. He now has a very nice Eb clarinet with intonation that is close enough for the player to easily bring into pitch while playing (within +/- 10 cents everywhere except for three notes that are only within 15 cents). No magic was employed. Your mileage may vary. Void where prohibited.

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