Klarinet Archive - Posting 000440.txt from 1997/12

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausman@-----.com>
Subj: Re: Cracks in clarinets question
Date: Tue, 9 Dec 1997 09:10:20 -0500

At 06:07 PM 12/8/97 -0500, Laine wrote:
>I have seen posts of people discussing cracks in clarinets. My question is
>- are these cracks very noticeable or are cracks in a clarinet something
>you must find by looking very carefully?
>
Sometimes they are just thin, hairline cracks, barely noticeable and, if
not completely through the wood, inconsequential, although you can expect
them to get worse with time. Depending upon the wood and the
circumstances, they can be quite noticeable and leak air, destroying the
playability of the instrument. Cracks can be repaired, especially in the
early stages. Properly repaired, the instrument will be essentially as
good as new.

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