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repair/adjustment advice needed

Author: m1964
Date: 2020-01-02 23:50

Happy New Year to all!

On Dec. 31st. I received my new R13 A clarinet that I bought online.
Since we were going on vacation I did not have time to play it except for quick sound/tuning check.

I immediately noted two problems:
1. The upper tenon binds with barrel when the barrel reaches the shoulder.

2. The upper joint does not hold suction.

Since I bought the clarinet from outside the country, I cannot go to Buffet for warranty repair.
I have done re-pads,changed key and tenon corks, did adjustments in spring tension and keys opening height so I am not afraid to do a basic repair.
I should be able to identify the leaking pad(s) and probably change it myself.

I wonder if I can shave the tenon shoulder using a thin sandpaper strip, or if it really should be done on a lathe.

I also would like to add that buying the clarinet (even though it was cheaper than buying it in the US) drained my budget and I would like not to spend any additional money on the repairs if I can do it myself.

On the other hand, if the binding tenon problem should be fixed using a lathe then I will pay the price - hopefully it will not bankrupt me😉

Thanks.

***One spring that I could not adjust properly was the F#/C# key spring.
When I tried to reduce its tension on my Bb clarinet, it became too weak and I had to go to a tech to fix that.

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