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Author: Cahsual Stephen
Date: 2016-05-25 02:48
Well, my first post and I'm already crying "Help I broke something"...
I'm the first clarinet in my freshman class, and I've been playing on an O'brien crystal, Legere size 3 1/2 plastic reeds, and a Yamaha YCL - 72. Everything plays wonderful and all, but today I was sitting in with a middle school jazz band and it was all airy and squeaky. The mouthpiece, which had what I though was a bubble in the tip, had a very, very small piece chipped out of it. I now can't play on my best mouthpiece and have had to resort to using my Ebolin until I get it fixed. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix it, because I definitely would like to know so I can bring it in if neccisary.
Post Edited (2016-05-25 02:49)
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Author: Caroline Smale
Date: 2016-05-25 04:17
Could be worth trying that special glue that hardens under ultra violet light. It's similar to what the specialist auto windscreen repairers use to fix small chips in the screens.
Depending exactly where the chip is you would probably need to have the tip rail smoothed to it's original profile. It's just possible for a competent DIYer but if in doubt try a competent tech.
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Author: Cahsual Stephen
Date: 2016-05-25 05:01
Sounds like a good idea. The chip is right at the very tip in the center though, so I'm not sure how it'll work. Really nice to get some ideas. Thanks!
Norman Smale wrote:
> Could be worth trying that special glue that hardens under
> ultra violet light. It's similar to what the specialist auto
> windscreen repairers use to fix small chips in the screens.
> Depending exactly where the chip is you would probably need to
> have the tip rail smoothed to it's original profile. It's just
> possible for a competent DIYer but if in doubt try a competent
> tech.
>
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Author: Mojo
Date: 2016-05-25 17:49
Could you post a photo?
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Author: Burt
Date: 2016-05-25 21:51
I would be careful about what I put in my mouth. Check any prospective glue for toxicity. (No, I don't know where to get this info - perhaps the mfr.) Or talk to your dentist.
Burt Marks
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Author: Cahsual Stephen
Date: 2016-05-26 03:00
I'll try and get a photo for you guys, but I have limited access to any photography equipment. It's right in the middle of the tip, and it should be an easy fix. Thank you all for giving me some options and inputs!
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