Klarinet Archive - Posting 000018.txt from 1996/07

From: Scott Lipcon <slipcon@-----.NET>
Subj: Re: Stiff Corks
Date: Mon, 1 Jul 1996 17:09:44 -0400

On Mon, 1 Jul 1996, Steve Prescott wrote:

> Steve,
>
> I agree with everything except using alcohol to remove the old cork grease.
> It works, don't get me wrong. I feel it drys the tenon ends too much (to
> each his own). Try Pledge, it removes grease and wax. Lighter fluid also
> works if used sparingly.
>

In my recent experiments with fixing clarinets (see my last post,
about fixing my old bundy) I have found that a very dilute solution of
Murphy's Oil Soap works well on the corks, as well as the pads (take a
q-tip and rub a bit on, then dry) and the body (of the plastic clarinet
anyway - It should be just as good on a wood clarinet, but I haven't tried).

An aside - My grandfather brought his old clarinet for me to take a look
at, because he couldn't get it to work (after not playing for at least 20
years). It seems to be in decent shape, but needs a few pads. It is a
"Pedler Premier" which he bought new in 1935 for $300 (a lot of money, he
said. He said it was the top of the line at the time). Can anyone tell
me anything about it?

Scott

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

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