Klarinet Archive - Posting 001016.txt from 1998/10

From: James.P.Reed@-----.net (James P Reed)
Subj: [kl] Cleaning Resonite Clarinet
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 1998 19:09:14 -0400

How do I go about cleaning up a well used resonite clarinet? I picked
up an old one to use as a backup horn (I'm just beginning to play). It
sounds okay to me and the pads & cork appear to be alright as far as I
can figure out - at least for my current level of playing.

Is it safe to scrub out the bore with soap & water?

Can I use any old silver polish to clean up the metal? If so, should I
use cloths, cotton swabs, an old toothbrush, etc?

Is there anything else I haven't thought of?

Thanks for any suggestions.

Jim Reed

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