[flava]

I have repadded a 1952 Aristocrat Tenor Series III. I have gotten most of the upper and lower stack to play. I am able to play C in all registers, but can't get C# to sound.

It has been a long road to get here (with a steep learning curve). I took the horn apart, cleaned, took out dents, leveled a couple of tone holes, and repadded (still has the snaps). Took a long time to fix most leaks. But I am stuck with the fact that I can't get C# (It works fine when I use the LH pinky table).

Any suggestions? Is the fingering different on Buescher?

Thanks,
Flava

 

[paulwl]

I think we need more info.
Is it the open C# - all fingers up? In both registers?
What happens what it's "not sounding?" Is it jumping the octave? Too close to C in pitch? Airy or highly resistant sound?

Just as a guess, there's a key in the upper stack called the "assembly key." It has no finger touch, but closes with LH middle finger C and opens on C#. If it isn't doing that, something needs fixed.

 

[Stephen Howard]

I have repadded a 1952 Aristocrat Tenor Series III. I have gotten most of the upper and lower stack to play. I am able to play C in all registers, but can't get C# to sound.

It has been a long road to get here (with a steep learning curve). I took the horn apart, cleaned, took out dents, leveled a couple of tone holes, and repadded (still has the snaps). Took a long time to fix most leaks. But I am stuck with the fact that I can't get C# (It works fine when I use the LH pinky table).

Any suggestions? Is the fingering different on Buescher?

Thanks,
Flava

Do you mean middle/top C#?
If so, check the small key cup above the middle/top B key. When no keys are pressed down, this key should be open.
If the spring has gone it will allow the key cup to fall closed, and this will cause problems.

Regards,

 

[flava]

Thanks Stephen and Paulwi for your suggestions.
I was indeed referring to top and middle C#.
The problem is that the C# sounds exactly like the C.
Both of you point me in the same direction: the C assembly key. It is not opening. Now I know what to fix! . Thanks a whole a lot.
F.

 

[flava]

Stephen and Paulwi,
Thanks to you problem solved! Spring was on the wrong side and kept the "C assembly" key closed instead of open. Stephen, I should have read your excellent manual more carefully!!! Thanks again!
F.

 

[clarnibass]

This problem is so common! I can't remember how many times I had someone call in panic with this problem, only to have them fix it themsevles in a few minutes with help over the phone.

By the way this key is most often called the small C key. C key because it's the last closed key, before the first open tone hole when playing C. Small because... it is