Strange noise on stopping a note

[Skari]

This bass block uses an "Umlenkstimmstock" which makes for a much longer resonance chamber. That may contribute to the growl as there is a larger volume of air inside the reed block which offers less "counter-pressure" against the reed that still wants to vibrate despite the pallet being closed.

I have a Hohner Morino Artiste VI D that also has a bit of a growl. The bass reed block has a U-shaped chamber. Would this be similar to the umlenkstimmstock you mentioned in your comment?

 

[Vladimir M.]

Would this be similar to the umlenkstimmstock you mentioned

It is the same technical structure as in my picture:


Best regards, Vladimir

 

[debra]

I have a Hohner Morino Artiste VI D that also has a bit of a growl. The bass reed block has a U-shaped chamber. Would this be similar to the umlenkstimmstock you mentioned in your comment?

Umlenkstimmstock is just the German name for that U-shaped chamber. A more common technique is an L-shaped chamber which is called the "Winkelbaß".

 

[Skari]

Thanks for the explanation. I will probably replace the reed valves next time it is in the shop, but I won't expect the growl to completely disappear. I rather like the sound.