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Re: Removing the Sliver Keys

Author: Chris P
Date: 2018-08-06 01:57

I've only removed the LH3 sliver key on my bass and basset horn as it's not a nice shape and I keep clipping it. I plugged up the toneholes with cork pads - one right inside the tonehole so it seals it and another to sit slightly proud of the tonehole bedplace crown to protect it from damage and coloured them in with a black permanent marker to make them less conspicuous.

I also removed the springs and pillars and screwed blanking pillars in (old pillars filed down flat and with a slot cut across them) to prevent anything getting into the pillar holes and kept the key and pillars in the case compartment if I do need to refit them.

On other clarinets I plugged the tonehole up by pushing a cork pad right into it, but then refitted the key so it won't matter if it gets nudged as the tonehole is completely sealed. I've done this for other players who don't use that key and don't want it to cause any grief if they do catch it by accident. Especially on Eb clarinets where finger space is at a premium.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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