Klarinet Archive - Posting 000156.txt from 1998/02

From: Rick Lones <lones@-----.net>
Subj: Re: Saran wrap 101
Date: Tue, 3 Feb 1998 17:40:32 -0500

> >> >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

> >> 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!
> >> -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
>
> Don't forget to take out your trusty hair dryer and go over the whole
> instrument to make a shrink wrap coating. It will keep the instrument
> fresh....

>Anne

I've heard that the US government is auctioning off WWII surplus clarinets still packed
in their original cosmoline. Does anyone have info on where and how to bid on these?

-rick-