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Author: Dawne
Date: 2004-04-18 08:33
I am having trouble with a stuffy clarion d....no other note....well, maybe a little bit on clarion c also. I had this problem once before and had it fixed, but I didn't ask what the problem was. I don't want to take it in if I don't have to. Any suggestions as to maybe which pads to look at?...or?
Thanks
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Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2004-04-18 15:49
Dawne,
I had a similar problem with the clarion D and found that the C pad height was not sufficient. A little work on the non-crow's foot key cork (better not try this unless you know what you are doing) that controls the height of the pad and all was well. It would appear that the D vents more than one realizes through that pad opening.
See if the C pad comes up above the edge of the tone hole. My guess is it may not be.
HRL
Post Edited (2004-04-18 15:56)
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Author: RAMman
Date: 2004-04-18 16:10
Another problem that can cause problems in various different places, is the A/G sharp combination at the top of the instrument.
There should be a tiny movement in the A key before it engages against the G sharp mechanism.
I'm always surpised the places this can affect (usually a little higher on the instrument than the area you have mentioned) but it varies with model etc.
Must be something to do with venting...can anyone shed light on this?
Danny.
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2004-04-18 16:39
Might also be a slight leak almost anywhere else on the instrument. Such as the Eb lever, the F# sliver key, or any number of other leaks around (or maybe even NOT around) that area. But if only the D and C are sutffy, chances are the leak is close to that area and not TOO far above it (else other notes would be problematic too).
And, sadly enough, it could be a mouthpiece issue. I notice that with different mouthpieces, different notes sound easier, or fuller, or stuffier, etc. Maybe it's one of those (although I'd check the instrument first).
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: GBK
Date: 2004-04-18 16:52
In most cases the clarion D is stuffy due to the C pad being set too low.
Aside from a crow's foot adjustment, also check the cork bumper under the LH C/F key to see if it needs to be sanded down a bit ...GBK
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Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2004-04-18 17:09
GBK,
Yes, the LH cork bumper is the one that would seem to be the culprit. And agreed, the cork is probably too thick.
When I did the quick adjustment on my L200, it was like suddenly having a new instrument.
HRL
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2004-04-18 19:24
Good advice above. Your mentioning a "stuffy" C also, in all probability both of the F/C and E/B pads have INsufficient rise for adequate venting. Note that the "tube-length" between the above closed hole and it's vent is much greater for the D [and C] than elsewhere, so the lower tone-holes are made larger. Study-out what is limiting the pad rise have it repaired [unless you have those skills]. Don
Thanx, Mark, Don
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