Klarinet Archive - Posting 000306.txt from 2000/11

From: Richard Bush <rbushidioglot@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Refurbish Question
Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 10:02:19 -0500

An instrument that has been sitting dormant for that long has probably dried
out (the wood, that is). The rings that give support to the receiving
sockets could be loose. DON'T ASSEMBLE until you have checked to see that
the rings are tight. The ring at the top of the bottom main joint is the one
that absolutely needs to be tight. If it is loose, and if the cork at the
bottom of the top main joint is quite full, there is a chance of splitting
the wood right into the top tone hole (the one covered by the bottom ring
key pad).

It might be best to have a repairman check it over before ever assembling it
or blowing a note on it. There are organic oils that soak into the wood
quite nicely and will lesson the sudden shock of moisture after such a long
dry spell.

Also, an instrument that has not been played for years will probably have
pads that have been tunneled into and eaten away by little critters.
Sometimes these mined holes cannot be seen without first removing the keys.

Do have it checked before playing it.

Miss Goffic Manners wrote:

> I have just returned to play after about 15 years off...right now I am
> playing on a music store rental, but my clarinet from my HS days is now
> winding its way to me via parcel post.
>
> My question is, this is an old Signet wood clarinet that I have not
> seen in 10 years...my father checked it out before sending it and said
> there were no crack or anything, but besides a pad check/replacement
> what should I do before bringing it back into service?
>
> =====
> Herb
>
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