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Foggy F#/B problem

Author: saxlite
Date: 2009-10-04 13:02

I'm servicing a nice Buffet 1180 Bass Clarinet which plays fine except for a voicing problem on F#/B ( XXX OXO). If you manually press only the top pad on the lower joint that produces those notes, the tone is full and clear. However, if you use the usual fingering which also closes the A/E pad, the tone is foggy and resistant. I've raised the pads as much as I can and the action is correctly adjusted and there are no leaks. Is it time to try undercutting this (A/E) tone hole? I notice that the first tone hole on the lower joint has been undercut, but not this second tone hole. Suggestions welcomed.
Jerry

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