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Re: Key Holes

Author: Hotboy
Date: 2018-05-30 20:05

Mike, your problem of a sharp high C# is a common one. The likely fix is to lower your half-hole key by tightening the adjustment screw. Most instruments I have seen work best with the half-hole key just barely off the wood when LH1 is lifted. When the half-hole key is adjusted properly, then you won't need to add RH2 to lower the C#.

If your instrument does not have an adjustment screw, then a technician can add an adjustment cork so that the key doesn't lift too far. You can test how far down is best by playing the C# with the half-hole key down, then gently partially lifting LH1 until the key is barely off the wood.

I have also seen instruments without adjustment screws, on which an adjustment screw was added to the half-hole key arm that touches the wood. It takes a highly qualified tech to cut a notch and install a screw.

Dane
Bay Area, California

Post Edited (2018-05-30 20:07)

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