Klarinet Archive - Posting 000575.txt from 2003/05

From: Gary Truesdail <gir@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] RE: "Lacquer" in the bore
Date: Fri, 23 May 2003 02:27:24 -0400

Wax or Oil in the bore?

GaryT

"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.
>
> Ed Lacy
> University of Evansville
>
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