Klarinet Archive - Posting 000526.txt from 1997/02

From: Fred <fsheim@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: lifespan of clarinet
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 12:10:06 -0500

I agree fully- My R-13 bought new in 1963 is a fine horn, and my repairman
commented "that's a good piece of wood you have there!"

> Hmm.. I have a pre-R13 from 1946 if I'm not mistaken. Sounds fine to me.
>A more competent friend and a reapirman seemed to have the same
>impression. Why should they necessarily go bad if cared for?
>
>
>On Fri, 14 Feb 1997, Ryan Lowe wrote:
>
>> Sorry, but this is a little late in the conversation. Mel Warner (NIU)
>> instructed me to purchase a new clarinet every five or so years...no
>> matter how well you treat the one that you have. I was just
>> wondering...why? I know all of the wear and tear theories. Would a
>> greenline last a shorter or longer time than a normal R13 because it is
>> made of compost (or composite, whatever you want to call it)?
>>
>> Thanks in advance
>> Kumquat
>> Ryan Lowe
>>
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