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Ubel Superior problems

Author: StanD
Date: 2020-10-21 23:57

Hi,

I posted this, possibly out of topic, on another thread and am wondering if others experienced similar problems. So, here’s a new thread, same old problem:Re Uebel Superior: I have the same issue with the left hand sliver key to the extent that I’ve put it away in favor of my R13. The sliver key posts are mounted “lower” than on Buffet (btw; the Buffet sliver fits the Uebel but the pad doesn’t line up because of the post positions) so that the sliver is perpendicular to the upper joint. On the Buffet the sliver slightly curves around the second finger ring. No wiggle room for the LH third finger and I don’t have large hands or wide fingers. I’ve thinned the key to no avail.

Also, has anyone experienced dullness of tone on G, G#, and A just above the staff top line? If so, anybody find the remedy? For me it’s as if the bottom falls out of the sound.

Re pads: Durable but “sticky” and noisy when lifting off tone holes. I’ve had a fair number replaced.

The instrument feels a bit smaller than my Buffet in my hands resulting in the LH alternate Ab/Eb being in the way. Took it off.

Have to admit, though, the build of the horn is SOLID!

If I can get these issues resolved I’ll be better able to determine if the horn is for me.

Stan

Re Uebel Superior: I have an issue with the left hand sliver key to the extent that I’ve put the horn away in favor of my R13. The sliver key posts are mounted “lower” than on Buffet (btw; the Buffet sliver fits the Uebel but the pad doesn’t line up because of the post positions) so that the sliver is perpendicular to the upper joint. On the Buffet the sliver slightly curves around the second finger ring. No wiggle room, on the Uebel, for the LH third finger and I don’t have large hands or wide fingers. I’ve thinned the key to no avail. Continually bumping the sliver no matter how careful not to.

Also, has anyone experienced dullness of tone on G, G#, and A just above the staff top line? If so, anybody find the remedy? For me it’s as if the bottom falls out of the sound.

Re pads: Durable but “sticky” and noisy when lifting off tone holes. I’ve had a fair number replaced.

The instrument feels a bit smaller than my Buffet in my hands resulting in the LH alternate Ab/Eb being in the way. Took it off.

Have to admit, though, the build of the horn is SOLID! Basic tonal spectrum very pleasing though seems “compact”. Enough so that I feel drowned out in a concert band/wind ensemble setting. My Buffet is the better choice there.

If I can get these issues resolved I’ll be better able to determine if the horn is for me.

Stan

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