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Re: Unstable/Wild Octave F

Author: JMarzluf
Date: 2012-11-13 19:20

This can happen if the reed is too open, or if the tip is too long and/or wide. If the reed is too open, try pinching it closed at the tip, and using the other hand to squeeze gently on the back/windows. If the tip is too long, try thinning the sides of the tip and clipping up to pitch (almost always good advice). If there is too much "flare" or overlap at the tip, try carefully trimming away some of the extra material from the edges of the shape, along the tip only (just a hair can make a huge difference in stabilizing the upper register).

I have also found that the F can be unstable if the low C pad is too close to the D vent. This can be modified by carefully bending the little arm under the C key that extends over to the C# key. You may want to have a repair tech do this for you, but I have had success doing it myself. A little dab will do you. It is easily reversed if need be. Some folks intentionally lower the C pad, in an effort to bring the pitch down on their half-hole notes. It works great, until you try playing an F.

Good luck!

Jonathan

Jonathan

http://www.marzlufreeds.com/

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