Author: m1964
Date: 2020-01-17 18:37
Clarnibass,
Thanks for your help- I did what you suggested and it worked very well.
I lifted the touchpiece (by bending because the original bumper is thin) and the C# has improved a lot.
If the clarinet came like that from the factory I probably would not even have noted the stuffiness. While the C# is not as clear as it was without the key, it sound fine now.
Also, I realized that even the key travel has increased, the other left pinky keys have a lot of travel as well, so the travel of C# key still is less than the 3 other keys.
While I was at it, I also shaved the bumper under the lower tenon's 3-ring key which improved the C slightly.
The chalumeau D seems to have improved as well, maybe because I am adjusting my breath..?
Also, I shaved the edge of the cork pad on the register key to make it slightly round which, I think, improved throat Bb.
If, in the future, this clarinet will need overhaul, I will change some of the upper tenon pads to cork, probably C#, both Eb/Bb, and 2 throat keys.
Again, thanks for your help,
m1964
Post Edited (2020-01-17 21:29)
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