Author: m1964
Date: 2022-12-16 06:09
As Chris P. explained in another post on this board, when installing cork pads, tone holes surface needs to be "perfect", which is not always the case even on new instruments.
If the pads on your upper joint were replaced with cork pads without checking tone holes for minute mini-cracks (and fixing those if found), that could lead to small leaks.
"Unplayable 4th line D and above" sound strange. What about C and B below the D?
What about low F and E?
Is it possible that the bridge was not aligned properly?
I would go back to the tech, but not necessarily to the same one. You need to find a tech that specializes in woodwinds and (preferably) can play-test the instrument.
There are techs that can fix any instrument, from tuba to bassoon, but I doubt they could repair each instrument to a high professional standard.
There is more to clarinet repair than just properly sealing pads.
A good tech could identify a problem (and fix it) easier if they play the instrument, IMO
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