Klarinet Archive - Posting 000281.txt from 2002/12

From: Gary Van Cott <gary@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] WOO HOO!
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 01:19:46 -0500

I believe I have heard that Buffet recommends that their new clarinets not
be "oiled."

I have never oiled mine (now 6+ years old) with no ill effects.

Gary
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At 08:32 PM 12/11/02, you wrote:
>ANother thing to remember is that, from my own experiences is that you
>should assume that a new clarinet, or really any clarinet that is new to
>you, has a relatively un-oiled bore. If nothing else, for the first week
>or so you should regularly oil the bore and keep the playing to the
>minimum just to make sure the wood is properly treated for any kind of
>long-term playing. . .
>
>Wayne

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