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Author: daytripper
Date: 2020-03-14 15:24
Hello,
About a year ago I got hold of an elkhart plastic/composite boehm clarinet and instantly became hooked. I try to play other instruments to varying levels and play mostly keys and vocals in a gypsy/ska/folk/polka band. After trawling Google (which over the years seems to be less helpful) and finding this and a few other forums I've thought I'd to post here for help.
I got hold of another clarinet (the one in question) for £15. I think I have identified:
-> Bb
-> Couesnon & Cie
-> ebonite
->Albert / simple system
-> wooden mouthpiece (which I love and will keep/use with my boehm - you have to put a lot in your mouth but I seem to take to it much easier than the plastic one i got with the elkhart)
-> I researched the difference between simple/boehm (so am partially aware why/ how etc)
-> I researched the maker a bit, learned about the fire etc.
There are a few small issues:
-> the corked joint from the right-hand/lower section that goes into the bell is slightly broken - a wedding ring shaped piece has broken. It still connects snugly and no air escapes
-> the corked joint from the left-hand/upper section that goes into the barrel has fully removed. (so the barrel and left-hand section both hand female connections and i've a smaller 'tube' with the cork glued to it). I gently knocked it back in with a hammer but it seems to have splayed the end and now the barrel is much harder to get on
-> It smells like old stuff and has a patina i'd like to remove on keys and body
-> the barrel has to be pulled out a significant amount (like 1 cm-ish) to be in tune.
Regarding the Clarinet - I'd like to know:
-> any more information anyone can give
-> is the above information I have found correct?
-> what metal is the metal work made of?
-> how would I clean said metalwork and ebonite? (have read posts from mild bleach to mild soapy water!)?
-> advice on the broken ring and removed 'tube'
regarding the system:
-> The simple system seems to have just clicked with my brain. I can intuitively play it better. Fewer buttons seems to be easier for me. I didn't gel with the Boehm system initially, for contrast. And to be fair, even now. I've just been rattling on the albert system. Any thoughts?
Apologies for the punctuation, poor explanations and many subjects.
Thanks in advance for any advice and help,
Gavin
I attempt to play:
piano / keys
accordion
Ukulele
Clarinet
Post Edited (2020-03-14 19:10)
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Author: daytripper
Date: 2020-03-14 19:11
it seems the original post had no attachments!
(apologies for the multiple postings...)
I attempt to play:
piano / keys
accordion
Ukulele
Clarinet
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Author: Feliped80
Date: 2020-03-16 18:24
That’s a lovely clarinet you have there. I’ve been looking for one of these for some time now.
Do you know what Mouthpiece brand it is ?
Good luck on finding out the information you need I’m sure someone will be able to help.
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