Sax on the Web Forum banner
Cancel

Low B-flat when hitting low B issue

3646 Views 12 Replies 8 Participants Last post by  Gordon (NZ), 
decade
If I hit the Low B key at all while playing the low B-flat, low B-flat will not come out. There is some sort of leak (I'm assuming).

I was under the impression that hitting both should still close the pads to play low B-flat.
Reply
Save
Like
1 - 1 of 13 Posts
G
Low C# pops open ?

Mark VI does not have an adjustment screw there. Cork only.

My clients demand low C# not pop open when low B or Bb is fingered, and they expect B and Bb to close perfectly also. You can get those three pads all to close, but it takes effort and good pads. It helps tremendously to have enough glue behind the pads to tweak out the leaks associated with rod flex.

Most of my clients are classical players in university.
Reply
Save
Like
1 - 1 of 13 Posts
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Sax on the Web Forum
A forum community dedicated to saxophone players and enthusiasts originally founded by Harri Rautiainen. Come join the discussion about collections, care, displays, models, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!
Full Forum Listing
Explore Our Forums
Misc. Saxophone Discussion Word games Sax Repair, Maintenance and Modification Tenor mpc SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews
Top