Klarinet Archive - Posting 000080.txt from 1994/02

From: Martin Pergler <pergler@-----.EDU>
Subj: Finish on clarinets...
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 1994 17:05:25 -0500

Dear Readers:

I have a well-loved pair of Buffet R13s which have lately started shedding
their black finish, especially on the bell and barrel, to the extend that
the "coffee" colour, I assume of the original wood, is showing through.

I am not that concerned about their appearance (though if this continues
they will become noticeably spotty), but I wonder if it might cause
trouble in protecting the wood from moisture, etc. It does not seem to
affect the sound (it would be strange if it did...)

My query? Should I even by concerned about this? Is it worthwhile to try
to revarnish it? What sort of finish is it anyway? Is this a common
problem?

Thanks, Martin

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Martin Pergler pergler@-----.edu
Grad student, Mathematics; amateur clarinetist and recorder player
Univ. of Chicago

   
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