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Author: janey
Date: 2001-07-27 18:26
Hey all u clarinet people! This is probably a really dumb question, but is it ok to take a clarinet on a plane? I am kinda worried about air pressure and stuff...I am going to New Zealand for all of August and I want to take my plastic clarinet. I would take it with me in my carry on luggage. Anyhow i'd appreciate any advice. Thanks!
-Janey
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Author: KayR
Date: 2001-07-27 18:51
As one of my favorite college professors used to say, there are no dumb questions, just dumb answers. Anyway, there is no problem in taking a clarinet on a plane. If you can survive the pressure change,so can any hunk of wood or plastic you take with you. And actually, that hunk of wood or plastic will be just fine at pressures low enough for your blood to boil.
Enjoy your month in New Zealand. I spent 2 months in Christchurch several years ago, and found it to be a wonderful place to visit.
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Author: Anji
Date: 2001-07-27 20:02
Do try to 'Carry on' any instrument.
If you check the horn as baggage, you may wish to oil the mechanism (it is very dry and very cold in storage).
The general handling precautions for clarinets in temperature extremes apply.
Make sure the sections are separated before packing.
Don't play in the woods, the upper range of the clarinet and squeaks are close to the territorial battle cry of the male Kiwi. While small, they are ferocious when angered.
Have a great trip!
anji
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Author: John Gould
Date: 2001-07-27 20:04
If you can, it's a good idea to place it under the seat, NOT in the overhead bins. That way you can avoid someone messing with it when you deplane and they're trying to get their luggage. Also, take a variety of reeds with you or buy some in NZ in case yours don't behave in the new environment.
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Author: mw
Date: 2001-07-27 21:30
Whenever my clarinets are subject to changes in temperature or humidity, I am always concerned. When I travel by airplane or by car (the latter only for trips), I always place one of my homemade or store-bought humidifiers in my clarinet case during such travel. Better safe than sorry. Best, mw
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Author: Don Poulsen
Date: 2001-07-27 23:53
Worried about the air pressure? You should be concerned if you try to play your clarinet in flight because the change in air pressure will affect your intonation. The speed of sound changes with air density which changes with air pressure. But intonation may be the least of your worries after the other passengers break your clarinet over your skull. ;-)
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Author: janey
Date: 2001-07-28 00:49
Hey thanks everyone for replying! that's great! hehe! I'll keep myself far away from those kiwi birds! And don't worry, I wasn't planning on playing on the plane!  Thanks alot everyone!
-janey
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