Klarinet Archive - Posting 000059.txt from 2003/05

From: GrabnerWG@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] outdoor theatre
Date: Sat, 3 May 2003 20:49:58 -0400

In a message dated 5/3/2003 12:10:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, rjbrennan1221@-----.com writes:

> I have no idea how weather effects wooden instruments. I just don't want it to crack. I would probably go into a deep depression because we all know how protective I am of my precious.>>

In my experience clarinets crack because of excessive dryness, or a sudden extreme change of temperature.

Humidity will make the wood swell. Your tenons might expand and fit tightly. Use a lot of cork grease, and wipe out the tenon sockets well after playing.

If you stay out of the rain and direct sunlight, your clarinet should suffer no damage.

Walter Grabner
www.clarinetXpress.com
clarinet repairs and restorations

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