The Clarinet BBoard

The Clarinet BBoard The C4 standard

New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In

Newer Topic | Older Topic

plastic thingy that holds down B-key...!!$#$#$!!*

Author: Chong
Date: 2003-02-08 03:49

where can i get one of those thigns that hold down the b-key while the clarinet is stored?

what are its benefits???

btw...my pads down there are swelling. would holding it down help?

and one of them is too flat. like completely flat. i dunno.

Reply To Message

RE: plastic thingy that holds down B-key...!!$#$#$!!*

Author: GBK
Date: 2003-02-08 04:00

Chong...This was discussed last month:

http://www.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/read.html?f=1&i=100239&t=100026 ...GBK

Reply To Message

RE: plastic thingy that holds down B-key...!!$#$#$!!*

Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2003-02-08 12:37

You may get similar results with a Scrunchi or similar hair accessory (for less money)... don't use a simple rubber band, they will mar the wood finish.

Flat pads are normal, and if they seal well should not be trouble.

Swelling pads are due to moisture entering the felt middle.

If the clarinet plays, and doesn't add extraneous noise, then you should be good to go onstage.

With a good swabbing and proper storage, you shouldn't need any other goodies in your case.

Funny how nobody seems to complain about their metronome.

Reply To Message

RE: plastic thingy that holds down B-key...!!$#$#$!!*

Author: brenda siewert
Date: 2003-02-08 14:03

It wouldn't hurt to have those lower pads changed out for some better grade pads. It's not expensive to change out two or three of those. You might even ask one of the techs on this board.

That plastic thing is not necessary.

Reply To Message

RE: plastic thingy that holds down B-key...!!$#$#$!!*

Author: Bob
Date: 2003-02-08 17:12

I believe they are available at Muncy Winds in North Carolina

Reply To Message

RE: plastic thingy that holds down B-key...!!$#$#$!!*

Author: Laur
Date: 2003-02-08 18:31

I use a simple hair tie. It's much cheaper and you can change the colors !

Reply To Message

RE: plastic thingy that holds down B-key...!!$#$#$!!*

Author: ron b
Date: 2003-02-09 06:28

A piece of pantyhose works okay if you're shipping the instrument cross country by pony express. But, ordinarily (as Brenda says), it isn't necessary. Once the pads are seated correctly they'll stay that way unless something knocks 'em out of alignment. If everything's adjusted right, all you should have to do is play it

Reply To Message

RE: plastic thingy that holds down B-key...!!$#$#$!!*

Author: Kibbitzer
Date: 2003-02-11 01:35

I went to buy some pantyhose (see above) but the lady at Victoria's Secret looked at me really strangely. Next time I'll shave.

Seriously, lets have a contest....What else can those thingies that hold the B key be used for? For that matter, what are they officially called?
How bout B-boppers?

Reply To Message

Avail. Forums | Threaded View

Newer Topic | Older Topic

Sheet Music Plus Featured Sale

The Clarinet Pages

For Sale
Put your ads for items you'd like to sell here. Free! Please, no more than two at a time - ads removed after two weeks.