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Re: RH Ring key pad leak- maybe

Author: fskelley
Date: 2015-12-30 04:20

Thanks for all the input. Today I played backup clarinet "B" for the first time in months, and had far fewer play issues, which to me says there is in fact a problem with clarinet "A". And this pad is my #1 suspect. (As it happens I've been experimenting with different varieties of reeds, and breaking in several batches, over the past month, apparently at the same time this pad was developing a leak. Ain't that fun.)

So, on New Years Day or shortly after, I'll heat up that cup and reseat the pad. Perhaps it will go easy, that could happen. If not I might try a couple or 3 times, might even go with a new pad if I've got one to match the old one.

But if any trouble at all, or if horn "A" still doesn't play as well as "B", it's off to the shop- it's overdue for that anyway, and I think I'm still entitled to service just for the cost of shipping to and from Texas. :-)

Stan in Orlando

EWI 4000S with modifications

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