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Re: Normandy Plateau Key

Author: KSCop
Date: 2017-02-16 17:28

The plateau system does indeed make it easier for some people. Those with small fingers who might have trouble covering a hole or ring, trouble covering the thumb while also hitting the register key, etc.

This clarinet is a full plateau system; no rings at all. It's a bit different on the disassembly at it's picky on pads and pad thickness with a few keys being more trouble than others.

The thumb key was challenging as it interacts with another. When I first got it done it was very stuffy. The problem was pad thickness on the thumb and vent. Once I sorted that, it played great.

They key with these from what I found is to use thin pads (I like Valentino) on most keys but a small bladder type pad on the vent. (8 mm)

I know I'll end up keeping one, I don't see them come of for sale very often, but this particular one is listed at the moment. I'll see how it goes.

Overall it was a fun project and came out well.

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