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Bass clarinet peg slipping :(

Author: Wobby8288
Date: 2018-01-05 10:53
Attachment: bass 2.png (309k)
Attachment: bass 1.jpg (109k)

I recently began using a different bass clarinet from the one I have been using for the past two years, and there are some differences between the two instruments that have been causing me problems when playing.

The peg on my previous bass clarinet had a rubber ball thing on the end (sorry, can't describe it any better) which prevented it from slipping on wooden/slippery floors. However, the peg for my current bass does not have any rubber ball (only metal on the end) and it keeps slipping on wooden floors.
Due to differences in the angle of the two bass clarinet necks, with my current bass, I have to hold it in a position similar to a saxophone (not holding the bass straight up, but tilting the instrument down towards the floor - see first attached image). When holding it in this position, the floor peg slips (leaves the floor) very easily.

(Just to clarify, I had no problems with my previous bass clarinet because I was able to hold it upright because the angle of the neck was more suited for me - see second attached image. Also the rubber ball on the peg was helpful.)

Any tips for stabilising the peg on the ground will be greatly appreciated ^_^
Any other tips for adjusting to the difference in angle of the bass clarinet necks will also be very helpful. Thank you

P.S. I'm using a bass clarinet from school so I won't be able to make any drastic changes to anything :(

P.S.S My internet was playing up so this ended up posting several times... sorry

Post Edited (2018-01-05 10:56)

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