Klarinet Archive - Posting 000515.txt from 2002/02

From: "M BRINK" <mdbrink@-----.za>
Subj: Re: [kl] Re-humidifying a stored clarinet??
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 14:01:26 -0500

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From: <GrabnerWG@-----.com>
Subject: Re: [kl] Re-humidifying a stored clarinet??

> If yopur clarinet is over a decade old, and it hasn't cracked, it is
unlikely to do so.
>
> Perhaps your could get it to crack if you play it for an hour heavily,
then open a window with under 30 degree temps.
>
> Just get it out and play it moderately, maybe 15 minutes. Then 20 the
next, etc.
>
> To humidify, the best thing I know is to put orange (or my favorite -
tangerine peel) in the case. As the peel looses moisture, the wood will
absorb.
>
> Might want to do that overnight before playing it.
>
> Anyway, the oranges are good for you!
>
> Regards,
> Walter
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