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Adding an Alternate Ab/Eb Key

Author: tdinap
Date: 2011-01-28 01:14

I've been thinking about having a left-hand alternate Ab/Eb key added to my Bb clarinet for awhile now; having played a bass that had one, I found it to be a really great addition (especially for improvisation).

However, I have now talked to at least two reputable repair techs who either refused to do it or strongly advised against it, since it's a difficult procedure, is "quite expensive", and the need for it can be "taught away". I understand that you can teach yourself to slide enough to get by, but in the long run, I think it'd be worth it to have the key.

Has anyone ever had this key added? Is it even a somewhat common occurrence? I know of people who have had it removed because it got in the way, and people who bought clarinets that had one initially, but never heard of it actually being added.

Tom

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2011-01-28 01:14