Klarinet Archive - Posting 000979.txt from 1997/12

From: "David B. Niethamer" <dnietham@-----.edu>
Subj: Clarinet Humidifiers (was Bore Oil)
Date: Wed, 24 Dec 1997 16:44:45 -0500

on 12/23/97 10:59 PM, Composer16 wrote:

>I've also used a little pill bottle and cut holes in it. I inserted a small
>sponge with water absorbed in it. It works great, and it costs you nothing!

A repair tech I used some time ago told me that the DampIts (and other
variations thereon) were *too* "wet" or damp, and tended to rust springs.
He recommended orange peels, which I use regularly in the winter. They
work great, make your case smell nice (if you like the smell of orange),
and come with a good piece of fruit in the middle!!

David

David Niethamer
Principal Clarinet, Richmond Symphony
dnietham@-----.edu
http://members.aol.com/dbnclar1/