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Re: Key Cork Thickness

Author: clarnibass
Date: 2010-08-12 06:12

>> Linkages refer to the area where 2 key touch and
>> open standing keys are the keys that will touch the
>> body when one press the key mechanism?

Yes. Linkage means a link between two keys e.g. lower joint ring key and D/A ring key linked by the bridge, or a lever and a key like left pinky F/C key is a lever linked to the F/C key.

Thickness depends not only on model but on specific location. I use between 0.3mm and probably around 1.2mm thick materials on a clarinet. For linkages usually thinner material, from 0,3mm to no more than 0.8mm, with an occasional exception. For bumpers (key stoppers) whatever thickness works best.

I almost never use natural cork on a clarinet. I also don't like ultrasuade that some mentioned. I just haven't found a location where I don't prefer another material instead. I use rubber cork (aka tech cork) in all thicknesses up to 1.2mm (0.1mm differences) because it's annoying to sand. For a softer material I prefer synthetic felt (only rarely use wool felt now).

Post Edited (2010-08-12 11:54)

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