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Author: kfeder@hotmail.com
Date: 2005-06-28 14:45
I'm sure this has been covered before , but on a new wooden clarinet (amati c) I have a tight fit between bell and lower joint. Should I leave the clarinet assembled so the corks compress more? I am using standard cork grease.
I grip the clarinet carefully when taking off the bell but I am concerned lest I damage the instrument when I take bell off.
Should I use another cork grease? I have heard of "doctor's" product...can I use that after using the regular stuff on the corks?
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Author: RosewoodClarinet
Date: 2005-06-28 15:14
If you can have repairman to check your horn, this problem will be solved easily. Usually, new clarinets have tight fit on joints. Either cork or wood is causing this. Obviously, I cannnot tell which one is causing since I am not able to see your horn on internet. The best way is to talk to repairman.
Hope this helps.
RosewoodClarinet
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Author: msloss
Date: 2005-06-28 15:21
Be extremely careful, as the bottom tenon is the most fragile part of the instrument. Definitely do not leave it assembled for two reasons -- first, the joints could lock up, and second, moisture from your playing will not evaporate from the end grain, which could cause the wood to swell further compounding your problem.
This is a common problem in the summer, particularly if you are in a more humid climate. Do consider taking your clarinet to a technician. If the bell is too tight, you run the risk of cracking the lower joint if it swells further with the bell on (think wood floor without enough room to expand).
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Author: Jim E.
Date: 2005-06-29 03:54
The problem is usually with the wooden shoulder, and not the cork. Get it to a tech now, before it gets worse. I was surprised to see that it is an Amati, this seems to be a problem with Buffets. (I've been there, and done this!)
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Author: contragirl
Date: 2005-06-30 02:57
I had that problem with my new R13 when I got it. It became a serious problem if it was too hot or humid, and the joints would actually stick together. I took it in to the shop to get cork pads put on the top joints, and the techs took it upon themselves to sand off a little of my bottom tenon so the bell wouldn't stick. It worked fine every since.
But I suggest that you make sure that you wear in the cork first, to make sure it isn't just the cork being too fat.
--CG
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Author: Mike Clarinet
Date: 2005-06-30 12:25
I had a similar problem with a new RC last year, at both ends of the top joint. Again, the techie was able to work on the wood until it fitted properly.
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