Klarinet Archive - Posting 000113.txt from 1994/02

From: Tom Ascher <U15310@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Older clarinets
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 1994 11:58:59 -0500

I believe we had this discussion awhile back. Or, was it on a different
newsgroup? I saw a documentary with Soltzman where he talked about
clarinets becoming "blown out" and then making excellent lamp bases.
On the other hand, I acquired an old (1950's) Selmer Centertone several
months ago which seemed to be not very responsive. I took it apart and
cleaned and re-oiled all of the pins and had some of the pads replaced.
Its amazing how well it now plays (and sounds)!

Tom Ascher Internet: u15310@-----.edu
University of Illinois at Chicago Phone: (312) 413-3665