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Re: Stuffy G and D on a Buffet A clarinet

Author: Chris P
Date: 2008-07-30 14:11

How much venting have you got on the lowest (large) pad?

If this is too low, it will also keep the F/C key too low and compromise the venting of G/D.

For the lowest pad (the E/B key), aim for a minimum venting of 3mm to maximum of 3.5mm, and then adjust/regulate the F/C key accordingly.

If there is double action between the RH E/B and the crow's foot but both pads close together, the cork on the underside of the LH F/C lever or the cork on the linkage from the F/C key is too thick and should be replaced or trimmed thinner to open up the venting. That or the RH F#/C# touch could be bent down or the F#/C# pad is too thick.

Or both the E/B and F/C pads could be too thick. And with it being a Buffet (which use rather thin pads), this could be the case if it's been repadded as most (skin/bladder) pads on the market aren't thin enough for Buffets.

You can see if the pads are too thick as they'll be sitting unevenly in the pad cup when viewed from the side, with more pad sidewall showing at the front and less at the back (nearest the key barrel). They should be showing an even amount of sidewall all around the circumference of the pad cup.

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

Post Edited (2008-07-31 00:09)

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