Klarinet Archive - Posting 000063.txt from 2007/01

From: Mark Sausville <sausvill@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] instrument acting odd....
Date: Mon, 08 Jan 2007 00:33:41 -0500

I have an orange tree in my back yard. While there are plenty of
oranges, they don't taste very good, so it's no sacrifice to peel one
and take a few smallish pieces and insert in the case. I change them
out every few days. How dry they get over a couple of days is a fairly
good indication of how dry it is in the case.

The Doctor's Products sells a small hygrometer and device (I believe
called a Humistat) that can be carried in the case. I use these also.

In our environment, I find it quite difficult to get over about 50% RH
in the cases. I'd be happier at 55 or 60. Much more than that and mold
begins to be a problem.

Perhaps someone on the list could give us an ideal RH.

Moennig used to advise warming the instrument under the arm before
playing in cold climates to reduce thermal shock. That's undoubtedly a
good idea.

I'm thinking more and more about plastic, hard rubber or Greenline
instruments as I double pretty regularly. Letting the instrument sit
ignored before playing it can't be particularly good for it.

M.

Gillian Craven wrote:
> My clarinet is three years old and I live in Scotland so it is
> possibly related to temperature/humidity. I am always very careful
> about not leaving instrument near heaters and leaving it to adjust
> before playing.
> I am aware that this is likely to be the problem but not sure what I
> shold do with the instrument now. what tricks are you aware of to get
> water back in ?
>
> Gillian

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