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screw of metal rod on upper joint of B12 and E13

Author: kj2008
Date: 2017-08-22 22:48

Looks like just overnight the screw of metal rod(s) on the upper joint of E13 that I use twice a day for practicing has popped up (1/8" enough of the second part of the rod became a bit of loose). I noticed this when I assembled and started my practice this morning, high C (above staff line), E & F (1st staff line & space)went way out of tune. It was all tuned o.k. yesterday afternoon's practice. I assemble and disassemble my clarinet after each practice.

I wonder what could have caused this screw pushed up all of sudden (it doesn't seem to be gradual things since I practice everyday, keep it in the case when I don't use it. I use tuner all the time when I practice). I screwed back and made sure the 2nd rod spring underneath aligned so that bridge key would work properly (initially I let it loose as it was and noticed the bridge key didn't work). Come to think of this incident, I remember I had an exact same problem with my B12 years ago (at that time, I just screwed it back and everything went o.k. since then). Summing it up:

1) what could be the possible reason/cause for the screw malfunction suddenly as I stated above?
2) Is this common known problem with Buffet clarinets?

Thanks,

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screw of metal rod on upper joint of B12 and E13 new

kj2008

2017-08-22 22:48

Re: screw of metal rod on upper joint of B12 and E13 new

Chris P

2017-08-22 23:04

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