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Author: Charles
Date: 2000-03-30 23:23
I just got my clarinet back from repairman. It has new pads, corks. But it is harder to blow B(3rd line) and C than it used to be. What is wrong? Any advice please.
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Author: Lisa
Date: 2000-03-31 00:16
I'd love to know the answer to your question. I have the same exact problem!
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Author: Aaron Hayden
Date: 2000-03-31 02:30
There are a number of things that can cause these problems, they are as follows:
1. Improper seating of the E/B, F/C, Ab/Eb, F#/C# pads.
2. Mal-adjustment of the bridge key(causing the Bb/F pad not to close all the way), or the F#/C# key is slightly open.
3. Also you may have inadaquate spring tension on the Ab/Eb or F#/C# Keys
Check to see if you have any major leaks in the bottom joint by puting your left palm over the bottom of the joint, close all the keys & blow into the joint. Don't blow to hard, the Ab/Eb & F#/C# key may open if the springs are set on the weak side. Then try sucking in, you should be able to get some kind of vacuum.
Let me know what happens
Aaron Hayden
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Author: Willie
Date: 2000-03-31 03:52
Check your cork at the joints too. A leak there can give you fits. Try a little extra grease or tape up the joints to test.
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Author: Dee
Date: 2000-03-31 03:59
As the others have mentioned, there could be a number of things. However, the highest probability is that one or more of the four large pads near the bottom of the clarinet just aren't seating quite right and therefore creating a small leak. Even the best technicians have some difficulty with this. Try talking it over with the technician and have him double check this (and some of the things the others have suggested such as spring tension, etc).
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Author: ron b.
Date: 2000-03-31 06:40
Hi, Charles.
Let's see... you just got your instrument back from the repair guy. It has new pads and corks. It should play wonderfully but, it doesn't.
Take it back.
When it's re-adjusted try it out before leaving the shop. I don't know a tech who will not re-adjust the instrument for you at no charge (some up to a year) and will appreciate your co-operation. The tech, who may be excellent at repair work, may not play clarinet at all, may not be a musician and might toot a few notes to make sure there are no major leaks; but you need to explain what you want done to make it right for you. They'll be more than happy to accomodate you. After all, they have a reputation and 99% of them want it to be a good one.
ron b.
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Author: Charles
Date: 2000-03-31 15:58
I'll check what I can do. Local music store doesn't have a repairman. They send the instrument to repairman who is 40 minutes away. But they gave me one-year warranty.
Thank you all for good advice.
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