Adhesive: We use Evo-Stik for fixing our corks, but there are many other brands of contact adhesive. It’s handy to have a small screwdriver so that you can remove the cork from the tenon. We use Vernier calipers to measure the correct width of cork, but you can do the job without these.
How thick is a clarinet?
The reed is made from cane, and reeds from southern France are favored. The base of the reed is at least 3 mm thick and the reeds for the clarinets used in the U.S. are 69 mm long. The base width specification is 11.55 mm and the tip 13.05 mm. The body of the instrument is typically constructed of wood.
How much does it cost to replace cork on a clarinet?
Clarinet Repair Services
| ITEMIZED REPAIRS | COST |
|---|---|
| Tenon Cork Key Spring Bent Key/Rod | $30.00 +$20.00 each additional item |
| All Other Work | $75.00/hr |
Can you fix a clarinet cork?
One of the most common woodwind repair needs is replacement of a clarinet or oboe tenon cork (or bassoon, if you have cork joints, or wooden piccolo, or recorder…). It’s an easy job, and doesn’t require much more than a piece of cork and a few minutes.
Can you use rubber cement on cork?
For safety reasons, adults, rather than children, should use rubber cement to adhere items to the corkboard. Rubber cement is a glue made from rubber. Beyond corkboard, the glue works on other surfaces including paper, wood and metal.
How do you cork a clarinet?
No parts specified.
- Step 1 Cork.
- Clean the joint with soap and water.
- Measure the width of the tenon joint.
- Cut the new cork to match the width of the tenon joint.
- Peel off the backside of the cork to reveal the adhesive.
- Wrap the cork around the joint.
- Sand the cork with sandpaper until the cork is smooth.
What is the size of a clarinet reed?
Reeds come in a range of strengths, expressed in numbers 1 through 5+, with half sizes in between. The higher the number, the harder or more resistant the reed. Beginners, especially young people, will usually start with a #2 or #2.5, and will typically aim towards a #3 or #3.5 as they begin to play high C and above.
How much does it cost to replace clarinet cork?
CLARINET
| *Pad replacement | $12.00 ea | |
|---|---|---|
| Joint cork replacement | $16.00 ea | |
| Cleaning special | Disassemble, clean, polish keys, oil bore (wood inst. only), replace necessary bumper corks and felts. Reassemble and regulate with existing pads to best possible playing conditions | $105.00 |
Can you replace cork on a clarinet?
What is a pre cut and beveled clarinet tenon Cork?
These pre-cut and beveled clarinet tenon cork set is a time saver for a repair shop and allows the novice to quickly and correctly install a tenon cork. Each Tenon cork is 1/16in and beveled on one end. For smaller joints the tenon cork may need to be cut to width. The two corks come on a full color card with complete instructions and pictures.
How thick is a sheet of Cork?
This very thin cork is two layers of super thin cork sheets laminated onto paper. The paper in the middle of this sheet cork gives the cork exceptional strength. This firm thin cork is an excellent silencing material even though it is only .3mm thick.
What is a neck cork for a saxophone?
MusicMedic.com saxophone neck cork is the proper thickness of cork (1/16in.), beveled and prepared for contact adhesive. If you have not installed a neck cork in the past, instructions for installing a saxophone neck cork are included. This neck cork will fit any of the saxophones, Soprano – Bass.
