Klarinet Archive - Posting 000281.txt from 1999/08

From: CEField@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Re: WOODEN MOUTHPIECES
Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 09:45:51 -0400

In a message dated 8/12/99 8:44:07 AM, Gregory_Smith_Clarinet@-----.com
writes:

<<If prepared concientiously, a piece of properly AGED and TREATED
high quality wood ( in Grenadilla, Cocus, Cocobolo for instance) is
reliable for a long time in mouthpiece form...that is if the player is
also consciencious in their care and treatment of it. >>

Gregory, can you provide some "tips" for those of us who use wood
mouthpieces? I own the wood mouthpiece that impressed Abe so much initially.
Every 6 weeks or so, I oil it (inside and outside, every surface) with almond
oil from the health food store. I apply the oil generously with a cotton swab
and then let the mouthpiece sit for at least a day. I then carefully remove
any residual oil. Is this the right approach? Or are there better methods
that can help me enjoy this wonderful mouthpiece for years to come?

Cindy Field

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