Klarinet Archive - Posting 000705.txt from 1998/11

From: "David C. Blumberg" <reedman@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] re:Moldy smelling Clarinet
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 07:51:17 -0500

Kyle wrote:
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 18:03:16 -0500
From: "Kyle Conway" <kconway@-----.ca>
Subject: Smell
I just bought a wood used Leblanc, Noblet clarinet and was wondering if it
is normal for wood clarinet to smell. It looks like it is great condition,
but has a smell. The case in which it cam does not smell. Any suggestions?
Kyle Conway

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It is entirely normal for a Clarinet to smell if it was not taken care of
properly. Not swabbing the bore, and letting it sit in a damp area will
cause mold and mildew to occur. I find that to be a very common problem.
Replacing the pads, having the keys dipped in a solution (repairmen have
it) that will clean them really well, and cleaning the bore out
professionally MAY fix it, but don't count on it. I have no tolerance for
that kind of odor.
David Blumberg
reedman@-----.com
http://www.sneezy.org/clarinet/Music/Blumberg.html
http://members.aol.com/cwindz/galper.html

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