Klarinet Archive - Posting 000105.txt from 1998/02

From: pharmacy <pharmacy@-----.com>
Subj: [Fwd: Saran wrap 101 :-)]
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 1998 14:29:51 -0500

Scott D. Morrow wrote:

> >Listers,
> >
> >OK, here goes: How (!) do you put saran wrap on/around a pad. Yes, I've sat
> >down and tried it. It was pretty sad (or hilariously funny, depending on
> >your prespective).
> >
> >Bill Fogle
> >Washington, DC
> >bill.fogle@-----.com
>
> Bill,
> I find it far more effective (and a whole lot easier!) to just wrap
> the entire clarinet! This way, you're sure to cover ALL the leaks. Also,
> covering the bell solves the annoying problem of condensation dripping out
> the end. This eliminates remarks from the audience such as: "Oh, isn't
> that a beautiful clarinet solo, and... eeuuw, gross! There's SPIT coming
> out the end!" Wrapping the mouthpiece has the added advantage of keeping
> your reed fresh for months!
> I've heard of some clarinetists who then wrap the entire instrument
> with aluminum foil, but it seems to me that that's really a sort of silly
> thing to do!
>
> Hope I could be of some help!
>
> -Scott
>

Gee, and I thought I was the only one who did this. Of course, placing a good
heavy coating of Crisco on the clarinet first helps keep the wood from cracking.

Always trying to be of help,
Carol

   
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