Klarinet Archive - Posting 001052.txt from 1999/02

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] bass clarinet bell
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 13:30:09 -0500

On Sun, 28 Feb 1999 Fade2Orion@-----.com wrote:
> I have a silver plated bass clarinet bell with the low Eb key on it. Ive seen
> some older bass clarinet bells and felt sick after viewing the inside of the
> bell.
> Im afraid my bell might be on that same path as i cannot find an effective way
> to clean the inside out. The swab i was provided with is not completely
> covered so the metal would scratch the silver.
> Any suggestions?

You can remove the pad and spring mechanism and take it to the local shop
and have it soaked in a chemical bath - or - do the chemical bath in a
large tub at home. The chemical bath will loosen and soften any dirt or
material that has hardened, sterilize the metal, and allow for some
aggressive scrubbing with a soft dish pad - a plastic or nylon scrubber
with dish soap.
Roger Garrett
Professor of Clarinet
Director - Concert Band, Symphonic Winds & Titan Band
Advisor - Recording Studio
Illinois Wesleyan University

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