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Cork on tenons of a metal clarinet

Author: Wafaic
Date: 2005-12-18 00:59

I recently purchased a metal clarinet. It plays allright, but there is a few work to do on it to make it better.
Another thing is that the two parts of the body have been brazed or soldered by a previous owner.
And my question is, is it possible to unsold these two parts, and did metal clarinet have cork on their tenons? I would like to put the instrument in it's formal appearance, since I travel a lot and like the small size of the instrument.
Brand name of the instrument is Conn. Serial number is B215378L. Not sure about the model. But nice and powerfull sound

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Re: Cork on tenons of a metal clarinet

Author: ron b
Date: 2005-12-18 03:03

If the clarinet was soft soldered it should present little difficulty un-soldering the tenon, Wafaic. Un-soldering is done routinely with brass instruments -- they're made to be taken apart and re-assembled. If your instrument is silver soldered that's more tricky but a good repair technician should be able to un-do it. There's a knack to not burning the plating though, therefore not a recommended job for the first time do-it-yourselfer.

Cork is routinely used on metal clarinet tenons but thread works well too. The tenon cork is quite a bit thinner than commonly installed on word or plastic horns. That's why I use (quite thin) thread on my personal metal clarinets.

- r [cool]

n b -

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Re: Cork on tenons of a metal clarinet

Author: BobD
Date: 2005-12-18 11:36

If you are unfamiliar with metal clarinets why would you assume the middle joint should not be permanent.....there are advantages.

Bob Draznik

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Re: Cork on tenons of a metal clarinet

Author: Wafaic
Date: 2005-12-18 12:37

Oh, I'm sure it is soldered. know there are advantages, but, after the sound and pleasure of the instruemnt, I also like the convenience of the size, to cary it with me. I travel a lot, and a smaller case is nice.

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