Klarinet Archive - Posting 000564.txt from 2003/05

From: "David B. Niethamer" <dnietham@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] RE: "Lacquer" in the bore
Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 21:45:59 -0400

on 5/22/2003 4:58 PM, Lacy, Edwin wrote:

>While I am not aware of intentional lacquering of the bore of the
>clarinet, I know of some well-known repair people who routinely wax the
>bore of a clarinet when overhauling it. This applies to granadilla
>instruments as well as others. The theory, backed up by their
>experience, is that sound waves within the instrument behave very
>differently if the bore is smooth as opposed to rough.

Apparently Yamaha does something to the bore of their clarinets. I could
inquire about what that is if anyone is truly interested.

David
(Yamaha Performing Artist)

David Niethamer
dnietham@-----.edu
http://members.aol.com/dbnclar1/

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