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Author: Chris P
Date: 2013-10-09 12:15
A common problem causing difficulty with notes below E is the forked F vent remaining very slightly open, so check that first. The F vent should close with RH finger 2 while RH3 is being held down. Most general repairers overlook this as they can see the F vent is opening and closing with RH3 only, but not making sure RH2 also has to close it while RH3 is held down - this is very important.
Another more serious problem which can cause low notes to roll or bubble is a problem with the top joint bore if it has been reamed out too large, though I wouldn't have thought this would be the case with Yamaha or any other reputable make (although Yamaha did have trouble with a batch of G1 crooks on the earlier 62II alto saxes as they all had the wrong taper, but they were recalled). While the instrument may be sealing and regulated well, the low notes will be difficult to control as a result of the top joint bore. This is something that's not easy to sort out short of getting a replacement top joint which hasn't been over bored.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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