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Author: Dawne
Date: 2004-04-18 08:33
I am having trouble with a stuffy clarion d....no other note....well, maybe a little bit on clarion c also. I had this problem once before and had it fixed, but I didn't ask what the problem was. I don't want to take it in if I don't have to. Any suggestions as to maybe which pads to look at?...or?
Thanks
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Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2004-04-18 15:49
Dawne,
I had a similar problem with the clarion D and found that the C pad height was not sufficient. A little work on the non-crow's foot key cork (better not try this unless you know what you are doing) that controls the height of the pad and all was well. It would appear that the D vents more than one realizes through that pad opening.
See if the C pad comes up above the edge of the tone hole. My guess is it may not be.
HRL
Post Edited (2004-04-18 15:56)
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Author: RAMman
Date: 2004-04-18 16:10
Another problem that can cause problems in various different places, is the A/G sharp combination at the top of the instrument.
There should be a tiny movement in the A key before it engages against the G sharp mechanism.
I'm always surpised the places this can affect (usually a little higher on the instrument than the area you have mentioned) but it varies with model etc.
Must be something to do with venting...can anyone shed light on this?
Danny.
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2004-04-18 16:39
Might also be a slight leak almost anywhere else on the instrument. Such as the Eb lever, the F# sliver key, or any number of other leaks around (or maybe even NOT around) that area. But if only the D and C are sutffy, chances are the leak is close to that area and not TOO far above it (else other notes would be problematic too).
And, sadly enough, it could be a mouthpiece issue. I notice that with different mouthpieces, different notes sound easier, or fuller, or stuffier, etc. Maybe it's one of those (although I'd check the instrument first).
Alexi
Retired, playing more sax than clarinet, but still playing clarinet and still loving it!
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Author: GBK
Date: 2004-04-18 16:52
In most cases the clarion D is stuffy due to the C pad being set too low.
Aside from a crow's foot adjustment, also check the cork bumper under the LH C/F key to see if it needs to be sanded down a bit ...GBK
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Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2004-04-18 17:09
GBK,
Yes, the LH cork bumper is the one that would seem to be the culprit. And agreed, the cork is probably too thick.
When I did the quick adjustment on my L200, it was like suddenly having a new instrument.
HRL
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2004-04-18 19:24
Good advice above. Your mentioning a "stuffy" C also, in all probability both of the F/C and E/B pads have INsufficient rise for adequate venting. Note that the "tube-length" between the above closed hole and it's vent is much greater for the D [and C] than elsewhere, so the lower tone-holes are made larger. Study-out what is limiting the pad rise have it repaired [unless you have those skills]. Don
Thanx, Mark, Don
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