LeonStagg
207 posts
Dec 26, 2010
8:49 PM
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I've got a Special 20, Key of E, that is unplayable on the 2 and 3 draw.
The 2 hole will play unbent, half-step bent, and full-step bent, if played very softly. When I use much air at all, it kinda chokes off in the half and full-bend.
The 3 hole draw will play unbent and half-step bent, but when I get to the full-step and step-and-a half bend, the reed squeals, even with the slightest amount of air pressure.
I play SP 20s almost exclusively, and none of the others do this, even when played pretty hard. I guess it could be in my technique, but none of the others do this when played with the same approach.
Thanks for your support.
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Silvertone
61 posts
Dec 26, 2010
9:59 PM
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Check out the alignment and flatness of the 2nd &3rd blow reeds and adjust your gapping a bit.
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tookatooka
1988 posts
Dec 27, 2010
2:12 AM
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Increase the gaps, then gradually close down and adjust accordingly. My guess is the gaps are too tight.
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boris_plotnikov
369 posts
Dec 27, 2010
2:25 AM
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For 2nd hole raise the gap of 2 draw a bit
For 3-rd reduce the gap of both blow and reed a bit.
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Cristal Lecter
22 posts
Dec 27, 2010
2:38 AM
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From what you've said, I suspect rather a leaking problem, than a real gapping issues. Please verify that the screws are tighten.
If the problem is still there adjust the 2nd and the 3 rd hole with a gauge at 10 or 15....It should work after that
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LeonStagg
208 posts
Dec 27, 2010
8:29 AM
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Thanks all.
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LeonStagg
209 posts
Dec 27, 2010
5:50 PM
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Thanks again.....
the fix was a slight re-alignment and gapping of the 2 and 3 blow reeds.
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