Klarinet Archive - Posting 000687.txt from 2002/07

From: "Lacy Schroeder" <LacyS@-----.org>
Subj: RE: [kl] Cleaning the Gunk?
Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2002 11:02:50 -0400

My advice: look for another clarinet. There are probably tons more on
Ebay that you can find for an affordable price and are not "nasty dirty"
like this one.=20

My $0.02

Lacy

> -----Original Message-----
> From: K.C. [mailto:kclipner@-----.net]
> Sent: Monday, July 22, 2002 5:48 PM
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> Subject: [kl] Cleaning the Gunk?
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>=20
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> Bill wrote "While it's no fun to wait, I notice
> that you didn't say, "I played it a
> bit and...." The fact that you haven't played it
> and formed your own opinion
> indicates that you really do need advice from a
> competent repair person."
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> Hi Bill,
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> I've read your email. Thanks for the information.
> I did want to point out, though, that my first
> question posted to the list was "... it's nasty
> dirty!...What is the proper way to clean a wooden
> clarinet? Inside and out?". I have not played it
> because it is disgusting! Once I've cleaned it
> (which I want to do properly) I would really
> prefer not to put it in my mouth. I can't afford
> a professional cleaning on an instrument I may not
> purchase.
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> How does one clean the gunk out (especially out of
> the mouthpiece) that has been in there, dried, for
> several years? And how do I sanitize the
> mouthpiece without damaging it?
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> Thanks for any information!
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> Michelle in WI
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