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Acoustics -- Maybe the bell

Author: bill49
Date: 2013-11-20 17:12

I have Bb and A Yamaha SE clarinets from the 1990s. Mechanically, they are in fine shape. I recently had the 4 bottom pads replaced on both instruments. For the longest time, I thought that either the pads were misaligned or that I was just a poor player. The repair technician discovered that the problem seems to be neither the mechanics of the clarinet nor my playing, but that there is an acoustical problem with the instrument, probably with the bell. I'm not in a position to purchase a new set of instruments. I just need help finding a suitable fix. The repair technician, who went on her repair forum for advice, suggested trying new bells for both clarinets. I see there are some folks in British Columbia who make custom bells, but I would like to find someone a bit closer to North Carolina who might be able to help me figure this one out.

Here is a recording of the sound on both instruments, both ending on D-B D-B D-B in the upper register.

http://www.allstarsprevention.com/public/Clarinet_Short.mp3

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