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 Dropped my instrument
Author: Timmy7930 
Date:   2012-12-11 23:54

I just dropped my instrument and can't play any notes except e-bb and high b-c.
I looked at it and there is no physical damage. any suggestions to what I did? Thanks a lot.

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 Re: Dropped my instrument
Author: kdk 
Date:   2012-12-11 23:57

You probably bent something on the upper section or knocked a pad loose. If you don't see the problem, let a qualified tech have a look at it.

Karl

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 Re: Dropped my instrument
Author: JJAlbrecht 
Date:   2012-12-12 18:53

What Karl said. Take it to a qualified technician and get it fixed correctly.

Jeff

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 Re: Dropped my instrument
Author: Campana 
Date:   2012-12-13 21:20

I wonder if it is worth looking at the register tube. If the clarinet landed on the register key pad cup it could have pushed the tube in flush and at the same time leaving no obvious sign of damage.

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 Re: Dropped my instrument
Author: clarnibass 
Date:   2012-12-14 03:54

>> I looked at it and there is no physical damage. <<

For a clarinet to change from playing fine to not playing, physical damage is necessary. So either you have physical damage that you missed... or a very interesting absurd!

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 Re: Dropped my instrument
Author: Tony F 
Date:   2012-12-14 06:56

If you can't see any physical damage and everything seems to work OK then you may have damaged the mouthpiece. It's probably the most fragile part of the instrument.

Tony F.

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 Re: Dropped my instrument
Author: jbutler 2017
Date:   2012-12-15 15:09

I suspect the G#/Ab key is not closing because of damage to it. Check and see if there is a bit of "lost motion" and if not turn out the adjusting screw. Often times the key "splays" and the pad does not seat properly as well.

jbutler

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