Klarinet Archive - Posting 000572.txt from 1996/04
From: Steve Prescott <MIPRESC@-----.EDU> Subj: Re: Prestige wood Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 13:27:41 -0400
Nate,
Checks in the wood occur when there is more moisture on the inside (for
extended periods of time) than on the outside. When I "re-work" a
clarinet fresh from the store, I oil and wax the bore. In sealing the
bore, checks are often prevented. Keep in mind, a check is a crack
wanna-be.
Steve.
Steve Prescott
Instrument Rep.Tech./Clarinetist
Indiana State University
mipresc@-----.edu
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