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Is there a solution for stuffy notes?

Author: m1964
Date: 2020-01-11 09:11

Hi,
My new R13 A has stuffy C#/G# - it does not sound "clean". A tech said he felt slightly more resistance from G# comparing to the G and suggested rimming the tone hole slightly but said he would not do anything on a new instrument and would wait at least 6 month.

Would a cork pad produce "cleaner" sound than Buffet's Gore-Tex pad?

Also, the chalumeau D is not as bright as the notes around it- it sounds slightly softer than E and C.
Can anything be done to improve this problem?

I am not in favor of doing anything "invasive" at this time, but the cork pad I can do myself if I knew it would help.

Other than the above two problems and slightly binding tenon (already taken care of), everything else seems good- intonation/tuning is good, altissimo is easy to play.
Someone working for Buffet probably reads this forums: the adjustment screw on the F/C key is right above the fulcrum of the left pinky F/C lever so the left F/C feels very "definite" in its movement.

I appreciate your help.

Post Edited (2020-01-11 09:14)

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