Klarinet Archive - Posting 000545.txt from 2004/01

From: "Patricia A. Smith" <arlyss1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] [clarinet] care of clarinet (more helpful hints)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 11:01:15 -0500

Ormondtoby Montoya wrote:

>Another cleaning question that you may ask eventually is what to do about the white stuff that may accumulate inside your mouthpiece over time. This is a calcium build-up. Let the mouthpiece soak for 10-15 minutes in a mixture of 1/4 white (not flavored or seasoned) vinegar and 3/4 water.
>
Thanks for this TRULY helpful hint. The longer I'm on this planet, the
more uses I find for white vinegar. In fact, I think my mouthpiece may
be due right about now...

Adding to the clarinet care thread:

A bottle of key oil with a needle applicator is another necessity,
especially in dry climates. I have found that one tiny drop where the
keys can bind, then CAREFULLY wiping off the excess with either a q-tip
or the edge of a cloth, does wonders to keep joints from binding. For
years, I never needed key oil because I lived in No. VA, Florida and
even the Great Lakes region and it was very humid in all those places.
But when I moved out to San Diego, I was in for a nasty surprise. My
horn sometimes would lock up so bad, keys wouldn't move at all. It
saved me a LOT of hassle to have that bottle with applicator handy.
Also, what is sold as "key oil" sometimes is a bit too thick.
Sometimes, trumpet valve oil or even French horn oil is a better option.

Patricia A. Smith

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