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Re: B not always speaking properly

Author: Chris P
Date: 2011-12-22 15:31

Turning the end screw (the one on the end of the C key linkage arm) clockwise will make the C pad close heavier in relation to the Bb pad which will in turn close with lighter pressure or will remain open if overdone, so you have to balance the closure of both pads so they're equal.

The screw directly below it (connected to the linkage on the Bb key that runs at right angles to the key barrel) regulates the amount of free play with the con bar. The con bar has to be set up so there's a tiny gap between the lower end of it and the linkage piece from RH1.

And then when RH1 is closed, there should be a gap between the upper end of the con bar and the adjusting screw tip on the Bb key. The con bar also shouldn't bottom out against the surface of the top joint when RH1 is closed.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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