Klarinet Archive - Posting 000054.txt from 2011/02

From: Ed Wojtowicz <ewoj@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Backun Barrels
Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:37:48 -0500

A couple of comments-

For many folks who might be ordering barrels on trial, letting them sit for a couple of weeks would likely go beyond that allowable trial period.

I would strongly advise anyone who tries items to be diligent about following up on returns and the charges, shipping, tracking numbers, etc. A few years ago I had some barrels on trial, which I returned. After some time had passed I realized that I had not received a refund on my credit card. When I contacted them I was told that they did not have a record of the return or transaction. I ended up eating the cost.

Ed

On Feb 2, 2011, at 5:32 PM, Nancy Buckman wrote:

> Some general rules for "wooden" products. When you buy a "new" wooden
> barrel...ANY brand, with or without rings...let it/them sit in their
> original packing (including the box) for a week in their new environment,
> before letting them sit for an additional week before using them. You don't
> know how old/new, how long it sat in what temp, etc., so BEWARE!
>
> Store them cleaned, dried, and lightly oiled in zip-lock bags when not being
> played continuously. If played regularly, oil on a regular basis (wooden
> mouthpieces/once a week, and barrels and bells/once a month). The last
> shipment of barrels and bells that I ordered from Backun were sent in
> plastic bags, at my request. The changes in barometric pressure and
> temperature had been causing them to crack during shipment. They sat for a
> week in the box unopened, and then for another week open, and unused. Oil
> them before using for the first time. When they are no longer absorbing
> oil, wipe them dry and attach to your clarinet. If they don't fit easily,
> take them and have them fit to your instrument. If the tenon is bigger than
> the socket, you KNOW what is going to happen.
>
> I will expect there will be disagreement on this issue. But since I have
> cared for my Backun products this way, I have had no problems. I had plenty
> beforehand. And do yourself a favor...by Backun products from Backun. It
> costs a bit more, but you'll get a better warranty. That's been my
> experience, too! Just my $.02.......
>
> Nancy
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