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Re: lock up?

Author: kdk ★2017
Date: 2015-04-06 04:08

This is often a pad with a small tear in it that absorbs water for a few minutes and swells up. When it swells it doesn't seat correctly on the hole and an air leak develops.

You don't say if you bought the Festival new or used. A torn pad is more likely on a used clarinet, but it could happen on a new one - shipping damage or even a faulty pad from the factory. If they play tested it at the factory, they probably didn't stay at it for 15 minutes, so the problem wouldn't have developed. Look for pads in the upper section that have skin or membrane coverings - solid pads aren't likely culprits.

Not the only possibility, but a very strong one.

Karl

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