Author: WoodwindOz
Date: 2010-08-11 08:57
So, I have been play testing the Marigaux. What a beautiful instrument! Tuning and scale are impeccable, pitch centres on high notes are stable, the instrument itself has hardly been played since new (2001ish). My first three days with it have seen a few problems however...(and I will apologise in advance for my long story - it is all new and exciting for me!)
The 1st octave pad was sticking as soon as I opened it the first time. I searched this forum and while I couldn't do the dollar bill trick (our notes are plastic here, so not sure it would have the same effect), I cleaned the pad with some methylated spirits on a scrap of old cloth and it has not been a problem since.
I took it to rehearsal last night, and about 2/3 through, nothing would sound on the right hand. I looked down and saw that the F pad had completely come adrift. Off to my long suffering repairer I went today, and he fixed it while I waited.
Now to the REAL question:
I have now played since arriving home (it was fine at the repairers), and am again struggling with E-C. The regulation between the two E keys (the one you touch and the small one above it) is not right - there is a small amount of play in the small key, and I have tried the 'touch' test, which made a significant difference to the response. The same between the small key and the D key. Now I can see exactly which two screws I need to adjust, but the problem is, they will not move. An I am loath to force them as I don't want to damage the screw. It is the smallest fraction that they need to move, but they just won't! Tips?
Thanks,
Rachel
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