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Re: SML Strasser

Author: donald
Date: 2023-12-11 12:51

Well, the problem is this MAY be a great clarinet but MAY also play out of tune compared to modern instruments (that mostly play out of tune a bit here and there but it's most often manageable... 60 years ago out of tune meant REALLY out of tune)
It most likely has good tone
As it is not in playable condition, I'd test it this way- block off all tone holes however you choose and play the 12th in the middle of the instrument- middle C to to G, then try the 12 D to A. If D to A is wider than C to G it probably gets worse as you go higher.... if A is FLATTER than D you will have too many problems.
THEN
block off all holes in top joint and holes in the lower joint to try low A to E. If the E is too flat or the A too sharp you have a problem. Then compare A-E to G-D. Is G-D a wider 12th? if so you may have more trouble as you go south.
Many tuning issues can be solved by filling in or opening up tone-holes. But the problems exposed by the test above identify problems that can't easily be solved.

Post Edited (2023-12-12 05:44)

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