Klarinet Archive - Posting 000756.txt from 1997/07

From: Dirk Kussin <dirk@-----.de>
Subj: Re: Cracking
Date: Thu, 24 Jul 1997 05:00:41 -0400

What is more dangerous for the instrument: high or low humidity? And
how one can reach a constant temperature? Also a problem: travelling
(between different climates). What is to do in this case?

Dirk

Lynnette> Dirk, I believe that the reason many high quality
Lynnette> instruments crack is due to conditions in which it is stored
Lynnette> or the way that they are treated in general. I don't believe
Lynnette> that any instrument is necessarily "pre-programmed" to
Lynnette> crack. This is not to say that every instrument is
Lynnette> flawless. Extremes of cold and heat can aid in the process
Lynnette> of cracking any wood instrument. Humidity can also play a
Lynnette> part. A good instrument which is kept well should not crack,
Lynnette> i.e. kept at constant temperatures, oiled at frequent
Lynnette> intervals and kept at a good constant humidity. I would not
Lynnette> let the fear of cracking keep me from getting a good quality
Lynnette> instrument. A high quality instrument will do a great deal
Lynnette> for your playing and is a must if you intend to pursue music
Lynnette> at any sort of professional level. Hope this helps Lynnette
Lynnette> -- Todd & Lynnette Staley email: nette@-----.net

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