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Hi all!
I am looking for advice regarding my left pinky cluster problem: I cannot keep the low b key completely closed on a Selmer SAII bari sax. I have small hands so I only reach the side close to the c sharp key comfortably. Unfortunately, this part of the low b key sits somewhat deeper than the rest, too (see for example, http://www.shwoodwind.co.uk/Reviews/Saxes/Tenor/Images/selmer/shwwimg_selmer_sa80III_tenor_spats.jpg), which makes it even more difficult to keep the key closed.
I though a key riser would solve the problem. I would not be able to use the rollers but that is a small price to pay (My alto is a Typewriter so I am used to not making use of the rollers anyways). The Selmer belongs to the music school, other people use it too, so it has to be a removable. Does such a thing exist? If not, I found Stephen Howard's article on custom key risers (http://www.shwoodwind.co.uk/HandyHints/key_risers.htm) and thought I could make a key riser from Sugru but I am unsure how to make it removable (maybe with a ringlike design?). Anyways, any suggestions are welcome.
Worst case scenario, I can take my Martin (the pinky cluster is flat, so I don't have this problem there) but I would rather not.
Thanks.
GG
I am looking for advice regarding my left pinky cluster problem: I cannot keep the low b key completely closed on a Selmer SAII bari sax. I have small hands so I only reach the side close to the c sharp key comfortably. Unfortunately, this part of the low b key sits somewhat deeper than the rest, too (see for example, http://www.shwoodwind.co.uk/Reviews/Saxes/Tenor/Images/selmer/shwwimg_selmer_sa80III_tenor_spats.jpg), which makes it even more difficult to keep the key closed.
I though a key riser would solve the problem. I would not be able to use the rollers but that is a small price to pay (My alto is a Typewriter so I am used to not making use of the rollers anyways). The Selmer belongs to the music school, other people use it too, so it has to be a removable. Does such a thing exist? If not, I found Stephen Howard's article on custom key risers (http://www.shwoodwind.co.uk/HandyHints/key_risers.htm) and thought I could make a key riser from Sugru but I am unsure how to make it removable (maybe with a ringlike design?). Anyways, any suggestions are welcome.
Worst case scenario, I can take my Martin (the pinky cluster is flat, so I don't have this problem there) but I would rather not.
Thanks.
GG