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Re: Marigaux King Marigaux 355 Bb

Author: m1964
Date: 2022-06-25 02:04

Trondeh wrote:

> Hi
>
> I just purchased an old Marigaux King Marigaux 355 Bb....

> I have thee issues I would like to ask for help with.
>
> 1 the ring on the bell is rather loose as it rotates. It is not
> as loose that it might fall off or anything.
>
> 2 one of the rings on the barel is also loose. It is soo lose
> that it fall of so this is a real issue.
>
> 3 I mentioned wonderful intonation, but it is one exception.
> The clarion f# using then chromatic grip using two trill keys
> are very flat, about 20 cent. I can compensate wirh my
> embouchure, but I would like to know if it can be fixed. I have
> tried to remove the keys to check for any debris in the tone
> hole without success. I have also tried to play the f# without
> the keys and it is still rather flat.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Trond

Hi Trond,
#1: The bell ring probably will become tight when you start playing the clarinet every day.
By saying 'every day' I do not mean to start playing it 2-3 hours/day right away.
When I get a new clarinet (or an old one that has not been played for a while so it is dry), I start playing 15-20 min. 1-2x/day for at 1-2 weeks, and start increasing playing time by 5 mi./day after that. Have not had one crack on me (yet)

#2. I would possibly reinforce the ring - some people here suggested thin plastic film (from a grocery bag, etc). I use gauze like the one used for wounds and stretch it over the barrel then place the ring over and slide it down 3/4 way. Cut off excess material using a razor blade and then slide the ring all the way in.

#3. Since the instrument is very dry, it's tuning is likely to change somewhat when it absorbs moisture. I would leave the issue alone for at least six months. A very knowledgeable repair tech told me he does not adjust tuning on new clarinets until they are at least- guess- six months old.
If it does not improve after six months, then the F# tone hole can be rimmed using a special tool.
The good thing is that the F# tone hole does not affect any other notes so it can be rimmed easily.

It is also possible that the F# pad does not lift high enough causing the flatness.

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