Klarinet Archive - Posting 000000.txt from 1992/11

From: Howard Givner <HOWARD@-----.BITNET>
Subj: Mottled Keys
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1992 10:28:00 -0500

What advice can I give to my daughter, Rachel, who writes:

> Question to send to Klarinet (clarinet computer net):
>
> I own a Buffet clarinet, serial number 54251. In the past
> year or so the nickel-COLORED keys have begun to rust,
> showing brown and green splotches in places.
>
> The rust appears more in places that my fingers do NOT
> touch, even though my hands often sweat when I play.
> I would like to know what the keys and plating on my clarinet
> are made of, and I would like to know the recommended ways
> to care for the keys. Thank you for your assistance.