Saxophone beginners Finger gets trapped in between B and BIS key!

[kevgermany]

Thanks Steve, I have worked out the B key pearl needs to be 4mm higher,I have tested it with bllue-tack 4mm thick and it works perfect, when B is held down and I need Bflat, my finger rolls down onto the bis key. (rather than the bis key being higher) being higher and the rolling motion causes the trapped finger! So just need something better than the Blue-tack.

Sugru, already recommended above, is perfect for this.

( Perhaps in nice bright Orange 😀 )

 

[Stephen Howard]

I don't think Sugru will work in this instance. It's not very 'grippy', and needs to be fashioned into a sort of 'sock' in order for it to hold...so sticking a lump of it on top of a key pearl probably isnt going to work.

The best options are going to be sticking something to the pearl - such as another pearl or even a button, or building up the pearl with epoxy resin.
To do the latter you'll need to stick a 'tube' of masking tape around the pearl and the pour in the epoxy. If you do it in a cool place it will help to prevent the resin from seeping out past the tape, but it will mean a longer curing time.

You'll still be better off having the Bis key modified. A slight angle on the touchpiece will probably do the job.

Regards,

 

[BeBopSop]

You'll still be better off having the Bis key modified. A slight angle on the touchpiece will probably do the job.


Yes, just had a look and if the bis key could be bent over slightly toward the B key that would do the trick,it is fitted to the A pad though and could distort or break off? not a job for the feint hearted!

 

[Stephen Howard]

Yep, it could be bent over or angled slightly - but either way there's a risk that it will break, and in any event it will probably mean the regulation will have to be adjusted afterwards at least. It's a job for a repairer really - one that could probably be done while you wait.

Regards,