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Author: bluebonnet
Date: 2013-03-25 00:13
Hello,
I would appreciate any suggestions for expert clarinet technicians in the Boston metro area.
I am a comeback player who had been dabbling with an old student level Bundy horn for years. Last year Santa Claus put a Yamaha CSGII-H under the tree. I have been reluctant to play it because I was thinking I'd get back in shape on the Bundy. Also, I realize I would need to treat the CSG with much greater care.
This year I have resolved to play the CSG only - and commit myself to getting back in shape.
The problem now is that it is very difficult to assemble and disassemble. Even with lots of cork grease I get the uncomfortable feeling that I am on the verge of damaging the keys as a result of gripping so hard. I do not think it has changed much since it was new. It was always an extremely tight fit.
I would like to have an expert technician take a look at it and advise as to the best remedy. My understanding is that it ought to be a simple fix.
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
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Author: Wicked Good ★2017
Date: 2013-03-25 01:59
It appears that your ISP is out of Lawrence. Mike Leonard's shop, Leonard's Music, is now in Bedford. He's really good, and his location saves one the hassle of going into downtown Boston.
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Author: bluebonnet
Date: 2013-03-25 03:01
Wiked Good,
That's perfect. I went to his website and left a message. Hopefully, I will arrange to drop it off this week.
Thanks very much.
Bluebonnet
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2013-03-25 22:48
Your difficult assembly and disassembly are almost certainly caused by swelling of the wood in the tenon or socket, so that wood binds on wood. It's urgent to get this fixed, as it can cause cracks. Until you get it fixed, I'd put the Yamaha away and play the Bundy, perhaps with your good mouthpiece and the Yamaha barrel.
Ken Shaw
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2013-03-26 02:23
Ken Shaw wrote:
> Your difficult assembly and disassembly are almost certainly
> caused by swelling of the wood in the tenon or socket, so that
> wood binds on wood. It's urgent to get this fixed, as it can
> cause cracks. Until you get it fixed, I'd put the Yamaha away
> and play the Bundy, perhaps with your good mouthpiece and the
> Yamaha barrel.
>
> Ken Shaw
In addition to cracks, you could REALLY damage the instrument if you put it together, it binds, and you use excessive force trying to get it apart. (We recently had a greenlines tosca snap at the tenon due to this twisting). Definitely get it fixed.
And you may be surprised how your mouthpiece and barrel can make that bunds sound better.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: Joe Bloke
Date: 2013-03-26 14:28
If that was a new horn last year, it should still be under warranty? If so, Yamaha should be able to advise.
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