Leaky low key

[LarryS]

I was given a 1940s Pedler clarinet in grenadilla. Beautiful instrument but the low key doesn't sing well.
It would be nice to have it fully playable.

https://youtu.be/FAA0KKwOarE?si=XKoHOW_RYnssyK_Q

[joe galaxy]

Hi Larry.

Watch the video (at the middle).
Maybe this is the key to your little problem ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dT-yxe ... K&index=22

Regards.

[Pierolivier]

C'est le système ou la patte d'oie est remplacée par des bras munis de vis de réglage qui viennent appuyer sur les coupelles de Fa et Fa#. Tu peux essayer de jouer sur la vis du Fa en la desserrant sinon tu peux intercaler une lame en métal d'un mm ou deux entre la vis et la coupelle du Fa et appuyer doucement mais fermement sur la coupelle du Mi pour rattraper la différence et combler la fuite.

PO

[LarryS]

Thanks guys. As PO says there is no goosefoot on this clarinet but there is a screw touching the key that may need adjusting.

[LarryS]

Thanks guys. As PO said there is no goosefoot on this clarinet, but there is a screw touching the key, with cork beneath

[LarryS]

Here is the key

[Pierolivier]

Exactly. As I can see the screw seems already unscrew enough but the cork looks a little bit thick. So if after unscrew you still have the problem you can try to reduce the cork with a strip of 000 sandpaper. Cut a strip of maximum 10cm long and 1/2 cm wide, put the strip between the screw and the cork sand side on the cork and pull it gently a few times until the E's pad closes perfectly.

PO

[LarryS]

I have noticed that when checking for leaks the F# key leaks. But if I touch the cup it stops leaking, even when I lift the finger off the cup