Loose Rings and Corks: Clarinet Instrument Repair

Loose rings and corks can make it difficult to keep your clarinet in tune, not mention keeping it together! Master Sgt. Dale Barton helps us tighten things up with these quick fixes.
The U.S. Army Field Band's Instrument Repair Series highlights how to care for and perform basic maintenance and repairs to your instrument. These fixes are intended to get you through difficult situations. Please consult a professional technician for proper guidance and advanced repairs.
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[@diegowelt]

Really helpful, this guy is the living legend of the clarinet repair team

[@ArmyFieldBand]

So glad to hear these videos have been helpful!

[@ew4096]

I used just that, mylar balloon material to fix the loose tenon rings. It worked like a charm. Before I did that, I coated the barrel and the bell with natural almond oil, let it stand for a couple of days, and then did the mylar thing to fix the rings. Perfect fit. Thanks for your insight.

[@mikeshirk1137]

I've heard that the loose rings on a wooden clarinet are indicative of wood that has contracted. This seems likely, since I notice that my clarinet's rings get loose in the dry winter and tighten up in the humid summer. Does oiling the bore help with that? Thanks for your videos.

[@luckizombiegoddess]

I haven't played in over 9 years and I want to start again I own a 1950s Vito and a slang and bang comp with random pieces that was my first out of 3 clarinets I'm going to use your tricks of the trade to at least be able to play pachebel canon today I'm headed to home depot right now thank you so much Lucki Boom Boom Salzillo

[@Scottsmusiccave]

I went and purchased nylon stockings. The lady asked why I need them and I said "I play clarinet" and she said "oh that explains it" LOL

[@francocarraminana]

My clarinet has the problem that the mouthpiece is loose in the barrel (the clarinet is from the Kenosha brand but the mouthpiece it has is an Amati Kraslice 6). When I get paid I'll go to the hardware store to buy that tape. Justo mi clarinete tiene el problema ese de que la boquilla queda suelta en el barrilete (el clarinete es marca Kenosha pero la boquilla que tiene es una Amati Kraslice 6). Cuando me paguen iré a la ferretería a comprar esa cinta.

[@globalsolidarity]

You're wonderful.

[@penguinfun123]

I saw an online post that used sandpaper to fit the rings. Is that ok?

[@mikeslay3294]

That was an approved method and how I learned years ago. Rough side towards the wood. Usually a finer paper like 600 grit.

[@tamasfoldesi2358]

@@mikeslay3294 Would plating be a good alternative?

[@trevormadsen]

What is difference between 2 rings and 6 rings clarinets?

[@ArmyFieldBand]

A 6-ring clarinet is the one you see in the video - it's the typical instrument we use today. A 2-ring clarinet was developed by Adolphe Sax in the 1800s (yes, he was the guy who also invented the saxophone!)

[@trevormadsen]

Thank you for answering my question. So the difference is just about new and old structure, not different sounds, apparently. Actually I was in "music store" and wanted to buy a clarinet for my son, and when I asked about it, the guy said: "What kind of clarinet do you want to buy? 2 rings? 4 ring? 6 rings? . . .".