Klarinet Archive - Posting 000636.txt from 1996/04

From: Steve Prescott <MIPRESC@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: R-13 wood
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 1996 12:24:46 -0400

Sean wrote: (in part with regard to a leaking clarinet)

..... At this point he somehow coated the inside of the clarinet
with superglue, sucking it throught the sections. (Almost glued
his lips to the instrument) Thing seals tighter than any clarinet
I've ever seen. It is a thin enough coat that intonation was not
affected, and overall it playes great.

Sean,

Whereas this might have worked it is, and I don't mean this maliciously,
and abonination. Oiling the clarinet and waxing the bore usually takes
care of porous wood. Super glue is dangerous to use in such a manner. I
hope no one trys this at home.

If anyone has trouble with their clarinet sealing, let a reputable
repair technician work on it. If you want to do it yourself, I will
send you any and all information.

PLEASE, DO NOT COAT THE CLARINET WITH SUPER GLUE!

Steve.
Steve Prescott
Inst. Rep. Tech./Clarinetist
Indiana State University
mipresc@-----.edu