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temperature control

Author: Mark M
Date: 2002-09-16 04:06

Just sitting here with a glass of wine (or few) and thought I'd start a thread concering temp. Everyone has had problems playing a Bb and an A (different times) during a rehearsal/performance and the instrument on the stand goes out of tune due to temp. In my case, it's a Bb/A/bass. ie. The back stage door opens in 20 degree temp etc etc., and you know the rest of..... Has anybody out there thought of manufacturing a clarinet stand that has something like a pad saver going up the bore with a SMALL heating element connected to a battery and overtemp sensor? You could spin the horn and clean the bore and keep it at a prescribed temp while on the stand. It can be battery powered because it only has to last a few hrs and within that few hrs, it shouldn't overheat the horn due to the overtemp sensor and battery life. With todays electronic technology with chargers and types of batteries (rechargeable) available, I know it can be done. My expertise is in the aerospace electronics area, but just don't have the time to tinker with such with employment and house remodeling that is ongoing. Perhaps in 2-3 yrs though.......

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