Klarinet Archive - Posting 000368.txt from 2003/01

From: GrabnerWG@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Advice needed on crack in a Malerne
Date: Sun, 19 Jan 2003 10:54:45 -0500

In a message dated 1/18/2003 6:01:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, vicbrincat@-----.com writes:

> The crack has been there for many years and does not
> appear to have penetrated to the inside. Also, it does not seem to
> affect the clarinet. > Should I get it fixed? And is there a point if the
> crack has not gone all the way through?>>

The only danger is that the crack will at some point get bigger and extend into a tone hole or through to the bore. AT that point you would have to get it repaired.

<< Can it actually be fixed when it happens at this spot in the instrument?>>

Yes.

Walter Grabner
www.clarinetXpress.com
bass clarinet mouthpieces and repairs

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