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 RE: tuning my alto clarinet
Author: NOLA Ken 
Date:   2024-09-14 21:57

I find that in order to bring the lower clarion (B thru F#) in tune with the rest of the instrument on my Leblanc pro alto clarinet, I have to pull a bit at the center joint. I have found that appropriately-sized rubber O-rings, one inside the tenon socket and one on the tenon itself, help to stabilize and fill that connection and produce the desired results as tuning rings would. But I am wondering about what effect the rubber has acoustically. Would a more solid material like brass, wood or plastic produce better results? These are thicker (3.45mm) than any tuning ring I have seen, so if replacing the O-rings I would probably have to have someone make tuning rings for me. Any suggestion as to who might do this work if I decided to go that route? Any info offered will be appreciated.

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 RE: tuning my alto clarinet
Author: RBlack 
Date:   2024-09-14 23:40

I’ve made tubing rings for my Bb and A in both delrin (plastic) and brass before, and I *feel* like I can tell a difference and prefer the brass.
I have no real evidence of anything, but from anecdotal experience I say it may be worth trying?

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 RE: tuning my alto clarinet
Author: crazyclari 
Date:   2024-09-24 01:30

Hi, you may wish to have a look at the various washers that are avaialble on line. Rather than having a spacer made from scratch. I have turned out the centre on a number of occasions. I have found a number for various clarinets that have dropped straight in.
Measure you internal/external diameters and have a search.
Cheers

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