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Author: wjk
Date: 2003-07-19 17:11
The bell on my R-13 binds (wood to wood) if it is pushed all the way in. It has been very humid in my area (Northeast USA)---my question is whether I should have an adjustment done NOW or wait until the humidity levels are lower. I'm concerned that if wood is removed now, the bell will be too loose in the future. If I play now with the bell not all the way in, is intonation affected? Also, the upper and lower joints seem to bind slightly, so I'm playing with them slightly apart. Any advice?
Thanks! (I have read previous posts on similar topics)
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Author: BobD
Date: 2003-07-19 18:47
Shouldn't have gone to the Hamptons this time of year.....
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Author: GBK
Date: 2003-07-19 19:21
"...Shouldn't have gone to the Hamptons this time of year....."
Labor Day (and the conclusion of the Summer rental season) can't come soon enough for me...GBK (a year round Hamptons homeowner who, this year, is buried in traffic and wall to wall people)
Recession? ... not out here.
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Author: Gordon (NZ)
Date: 2003-07-20 00:34
There is no problem with bell tenon timber if the fit is eventually a little loose in certain climates. A good tenon cork easily takes care of that.
What IS a problem is when the CENTRE tenon wobbles significantly, especially if it wobbles while the clarinet is being played. A firm cork cannot correct this.
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Author: John C
Date: 2003-07-20 18:04
Have the receiver portion of the bell lightly sanded - not the tenon - a joint cork will take care of any looseness. Yes intonation will be affected - primarily on low e and the 12th above - b.
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Author: Gordon (NZ)
Date: 2003-07-20 23:21
It would be very difficult to sand timber in this location without removing too much at the edge (next to the cork).
IMHO it should be done with a lathe or equivalent - where the cutting surface has more flatness than thin strips of sandpaper do. (I use a large 'flat fissure' dental burr, modified so that it can't attack the cork itself.)
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Author: deepriver27
Date: 2003-07-24 10:40
Please I hope someone can learn from my experience - If the bell is really tight, get it fixed. Period. I recently discovered how vulnerable the lower section's tenon is that fits into the bell - it is very thin. I have 2 cracks in that tenon now and even though the instrument is well under warranty, believe me this has not been a great experience.
On a more positive note, I found a great technician in the Albany NY area if anyone needs the info.
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