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Cork - Design flaw?

Author: LeWhite  Date:   2004-11-30 12:50 This thought just hit me. If cork is known for it's ability to ABSORB sound, as per it's use in recording studios, WHY is cork used in clarinets? Does the cork on tenons have any effect on sound, and if so, is there any cork alternative? Are my cork pads actually ABSORBING sound? While I'm on the topic of clarinet design, I also had this funny idea. Some of you may recall I had a shattered tenon on my lower joint. What if this joint were reversed - the tenon was part of the bell and the bottom of the lower joint had the socket? You see, bells are kinda replaceable, and most often replacing the lower joint isn't an option, which was given as an option for me. Any other crazy thoughts, guys? __________________ Don't hate me because I play Leblanc! Buffet

Topics	Author	Date
Cork - Design flaw?	LeWhite	2004-11-30 12:50
Re: Cork - Design flaw?  new	Dee	2004-11-30 13:33
Re: Cork - Design flaw?  new	sfalexi	2004-11-30 13:53
Re: Cork - Design flaw?  new	Ken Shaw	2004-11-30 16:27
Re: Cork - Design flaw?  new	ron b	2004-11-30 17:05
Re: Cork - Design flaw?  new	Ken Shaw	2004-11-30 19:57
Re: Cork - Design flaw?  new	Gordon (NZ)	2004-11-30 20:06
Re: Cork - Design flaw?  new	LeWhite	2004-12-01 07:35
Re: Cork - Design flaw?  new	Musiccla	2004-12-01 12:52
Re: Cork - Design flaw?  new	Gordon (NZ)	2004-12-01 21:53

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