Klarinet Archive - Posting 000222.txt from 1993/12

From: 00smgeidel@-----.BITNET
Subj: Re: Clarinet Cracks
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1993 10:05:27 -0500

Comments on cracking...

a>As far as I know, there are two schools of thought on how
t>o repair a crack (which doesn't involve tone holes).
>
> 1. Take the instrument to a repairperson and have him or her pin
> the crack.
>
> 2. Simply apply super glue to the crack and forget about it.
>

Believe it or not, more and more players are opting for the super glue method.
And, they are finding it superior to pinning. I myself have a bad crack in my
B-flat clarinet. It was pinned, but the pin didn't really perform
satisfactorily. I endorse the super glue approach, as do many players.

Good luck!

S Geidel

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