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Author: CJ
Date: 2003-10-21 01:47
I was recently given a LeBlanc clarinet with the signature "L" ligature estimated to be about from the 1920's. On inspection of the keys and such it appears to be in working order, but still does not play correctly. I can only manage to play from D4 to A#4, and those notes are still strained. Aside from the obvious age in the finish, there is only one visible flaw: a loose pad at the very bottom of the instrument, however it does not interfere with air flow and I still cannot play notes that do not include the rarely used key.
Can anyone offer any advice on repair of this instrument aside from a complete professional overhaul?
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Author: BobD
Date: 2003-10-21 13:02
There may be other loose pads you didn't notice
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Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2003-10-21 15:39
Diagnosing this by wire is like making sausage while wearing mittens.
Cough up the cost of a bench exam at your local repair shop, already.
(If there's one loose pad, there are more.)
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2003-10-21 18:53
Hey SB, the last time I made sausage I wore work gloves (not mittens) --- so what's your point? (By the way, only three people died from eating the sausage......)
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2003-10-21 19:13
TKS, SB/DS for adding a bit of humor to another "take it to a repairer" recommendation. Likely there are some very bad pads high up on the upper joint. I thot the L ligature dates from the ?1960's? help, please. Of course the lig could have been added later. Don
Thanx, Mark, Don
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Author: Henry
Date: 2003-10-21 19:36
Yes, my e-Bay-bought Leblanc LL had a metal Leblanc "L" ligature. The horn dates from 1964. So, Don, I guess you are right about that.
Henry
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Author: JMcAulay
Date: 2003-10-21 21:00
Not so fast, folks. My 1951 Symphonie came with the "L" ligature.
Regards,
John
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Author: Gordon (NZ)
Date: 2003-10-21 21:42
There are many other causes of leaks other than loose pads, and typically an instrument has many of them.
Diagnosis by forum is almost impossible, and ridiculously time consuming compared with a 1 minute hands-on diagnosis by a technician.
Take it to a good technician.
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Author: diz
Date: 2003-10-22 06:23
LOL @ making a sausage with mittens on ... can I steal that?
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