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Author: Chris_C ★2017
Date: 2010-05-08 20:58
Our community band owns a bass clarinet (B&H plastic student model). We recently had a repad done on it, and then it was not played for a few months. We now realise that it won't speak above the stave. I assume this is likely to be a leak somewhere. Any suggestions as to where to start looking?
Chris
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Author: Chris J
Date: 2010-05-08 23:39
The obvious comment would be to take it back to the tech, depending on how long ago the work was actually done.
If you wanted to check a few things yourself with a feeler gauge of a sliver of cigarette paper, then the register key pads and any pad not closed by direct pressure (ie closed by linkage with closure of a pad by direct pressure) might be a starting place.
Chris
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2010-05-09 00:50
I assume it's the Bundy stencil - check the register mechanism and LH thumbplate, also the adjusting screw on the throat G# key so there's a bit of a gap between it and the throat A key, check the LH1 fingerplate closes the throat G vent (and also the thumbplate closes this vent), check the LH main action (LH2 and 3) to be sure they're closing properly, and check the RH main action is all well regulated.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2010-05-09 04:07
Above the staff... you mean G and up? Where exactly does it stop? Or does it become gradually worse...? Start by choosing a note that it impossible to play and then have someone (or use your other hand) to press firmly on each key that is supposed to be closed for this fingering. Include the ones that have nothing to do with the note e.g. side trill keys, really go from the top and press each key.
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Author: Chris_C ★2017
Date: 2010-05-09 13:33
Thanks for the advice. We'll check at the rehearsal on Wednesday and if it's non-trivial take it back (it was a few months ago). Yes - it gets worse from G up, so the C (2nd ledger line) won't speak at all.
Chris
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2010-05-09 15:03
I think the problem is that it's a B & Hs plastic student bass clarinet. Sorry, I couldn't help myself. Check the A, G# throat tone keys for a leak and perhaps the side key trill keys. Also, make sure the register key is opening properly. ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com
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