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Author: markBbclar
Date: 2003-11-08 03:43
Hi everyone,
I bought a new Buffet E13 about a month ago.
I seem to have a problem to disassemble my horn after practicing
I always use Buffet cork grease before I put it all together, but
then after an hour of playing when I want to disasemble it I have
a problem especially to take the barel off and the bell.
I was thinking, should I send it down a little bit with a send paper(cork, I mean) or there is some other remedy that I don't know of?
At first I thought it was a matter of time till the cork "settles"
but it is getting no better if not worse.
I'm affraid not to damage any of the keys, posts etc. when twist those pieces to disconect, after all I have to hold them somehow to disconect them.
Any help please, I don't want to mess up my brand new instrument
especially that I love it
Thanks
Mark
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Author: JMcAulay
Date: 2003-11-08 03:56
Mark, congratulations on your new Clarinet. As it *is* new, I suggest avoiding repair of the instrument yourself, rather allowing the seller to take care of any problems under your warranty.
Regards,
John
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Author: GBK
Date: 2003-11-08 04:14
Stuck joints are relatively common with new instruments as the dimensions of the wood slightly change. Most likely it is not a cork problem but rather slight binding in the tenon and receiver by wood to wood contact.
It is a repair/adjustment that frequently happens during the initial months of a new clarinet and one that is covered under warranty...GBK
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Author: BobD
Date: 2003-11-08 13:45
....and I also agree you should take it back for examination. The wood is swelling and shrinking ...which can be expected in today's wood horns....but you shouldn't have to struggle with the problem and chance causing damage....which , then, the seller might say is your fault.
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Author: fred-jazz
Date: 2003-11-08 13:58
I agree that a pro should look at the horn. Also remember that the problem is almost certainly NOT a lack of lubrication but of swelling of the wood or the cork from the moisture that comes from playing. Do make sure the bore has been oiled recently, and that the clarinet has been "broken in" slowly, but have someone qualified sand down the problem joint. It is good that they are tight, but too tight is a problem.
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Author: marcia
Date: 2003-11-08 17:32
I had a very similar problem with the barrel of my newly purchased (a couple of years ago now) R13 and it definitely was a problem of wood binding on wood. It needs professional attention.
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Author: markBbclar
Date: 2003-11-08 19:21
Thanks to all for responding to my question.
I'll get in touch with Woodwind and Brasswind ASAP.
Mark
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