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Author: whhawks
Date: 2004-04-15 06:22
I just bought an old Kohlert alto clarinet only to find that the neck that came with it is too big and will not fit into the upper joint. Does any one have a Kohlert alto clarinet neck or know who might have one? I would like to get one.
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Author: ebasta
Date: 2004-04-15 13:16
maybe the cork was just replaced? you could sand it down if this is the case.
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2004-04-15 14:25
Or if the neck really is too big (not just a fat cork), then you can either grind down the metal of the neck slightly, or ream out the tenon cavity on the upper joint.
I have a Kohlert alto clarinet, but I think I'll keep it's neck.....
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2004-04-15 14:25
WHH - Its likely next to impossible to find another neck for an OLD ALTO, perhaps look for a junker alto. If, as suggested, reducing the cork doesnt do it, you might ask a skillful repairer to reduce the tenon's size [if possible] or make a new tenon for replacement. Much luck, Don
Thanx, Mark, Don
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Author: whhawks
Date: 2004-04-15 21:02
No, the cork is half gone on the neck. The metal is slightly too large to fit the tenno.
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2004-04-15 21:29
Grinding down the metal of the neck is a bit risky, as the metal is pretty thin-walled there to begin with. Possibly it's safer to ream out the tenon cavity, it's actually easy using a "Dremel" motor and a small sanding drum tool, just work slowly around the inside wall, moving back and forth steadily also, taking off a little bit at a time and checking the results frequently (don't overdo it!). Messy, though -- creates a lot of grenadilla (or hard rubber) dust, be prepared for that.
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