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weak note : collapsing F4

Author: Djudy
Date: 2020-10-28 22:08

I have just gotten a Selmer N series plateau clarinet (with a BT register insert) back from a repad and was delighted with the sound until, after about an hour of playing (not too strenously and in G so I may not have caught it right off when I started) the F4 seemed to collapse and became weaker, sharper and more and more breathy. The E4 is strong and the contrast is a shock. I've heard stories of that 'one bad note' but this is more than bad, its like it's got cotton wool in the chimney.

As we are probably going to be 'locked down' again here in France I may not be able to get it back to the repair person for a while. Any ideas on what could be causing this? It's a bit better with the L ring finger down simultaneously, to help seal the small chimney under the A4 but it's not enough. Thanks for any DIY suggestions that don't require taking anything apart as I'm not able to do that.

And stay safe all !

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