Klarinet Archive - Posting 000216.txt from 1995/10

From: John Baetens <jsbtens@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: Finish on keys
Date: Tue, 10 Oct 1995 00:09:24 -0400

At 01:11 PM 10/9/95 -0800, Merrill Mitler wrote:

>I have a 4-year-old Buffet Bb professional level instrument.
>The plating on the many of the keys is worn-off. My repairman
>says that I, like many people, must have a high level of acid
>in the oils on my fingers. What has been the experience of
>the group with this phenomenon? With what material should I
>re-plate? Can I get stainless steel keys?
>

Most of the clarinettists I know who claim to have a lot of acid
in the oils on their fingers are the ones who practice 4 hours
a day! Consequently, most of the clarinets I have seen with
the finish worn off the keys sound a whole lot better than me
and my shiny keys.

John Baetens

   
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