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Left hand E/B lever on Selmer bass clarinet

Author: Clarsax
Date: 2024-05-08 19:15

Has anyone had the left E/B key modified with the pin instead of the step on a Selmer bass clarinet?
I don't like at all that the left lever is loose and not connected to the right key....

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Re: Left hand E/B lever on Selmer bass clarinet

Author: Chris P
Date: 2024-05-09 01:37

I haven't made that modification, but it can always be modified to use a pin should you want the LH Ab/Eb lever fully engaged with the Ab/Eb key should you want that as it is on some other basses. Do bear in mind you are adding a dead weight to the Ab/Eb key and the spring tension may need to be increased as a result.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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Re: Left hand E/B lever on Selmer bass clarinet

Author: Clarsax
Date: 2024-05-20 10:33

Thanks Chris

I don't like this at all...
I am also thinking whether it is possible to apply a spiral spring in some point of the lever, weak but enough to just keep the lever down while operating the right key.

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Re: Left hand E/B lever on Selmer bass clarinet

Author: Chris P
Date: 2024-05-20 15:59

A flat spring can be fitted to the LH lever to keep it down so it doesn't rebound under its own weight, but you will still need some lost motion between the LH lever and the linkage to make sure the F#/C# pad won't be held open.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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