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Re: Tempest, ridenour, and kessler bass clarinet

Author: BflatNH
Date: 2015-11-30 07:11

I think my 2009 925c is a little less than 8-1/2 lbs by itself.
It is well in tune with itself and has good tone throughout its range.
The lowest D LH pinky key is hard to use but can be made a lot better by lightening the spring tension, and reducing the normally open position with cork spacers (until it affects the tone) to reduce the key travel necessary to close the hole (this also helps the RH thumb keys). Also, the LH pinky key long rod bends a bit, reducing the mechanical advantage of the linkage requiring the extra force - I added a plastic clip to the support midway along the long rod to retain the rod from bending as you press the key, and that makes the key play better. On the day of a concert, I add a very small amount of key oil under the nylon tips that press the low F - C pad cups to make the keys play easier. Also, if you have acidic fingers, the chrome may wear through on the hole covers where your fingers land, so I recommend a light coating of clear fingernail polish.
BTW, I have received complements on the sound quality.

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