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Author: Phat Cat
Date: 2003-04-23 14:49
This question is literally superficial and doesn't rank up there with cosmic issues like brand and set-up selection. And though it doesn't affect the sound quality, I'm still interested in the cosmetic appearance of my clarinet. Despite careful handling, over time the gold in the logos wears off, giving the clarinet a motley appearance since the wear is not uniform. In my case the barrel and upper keyed section are most faded.
In some ebay ads I see photos of restored clarinets that have bright gold logos. I’d guess it’s a matter of applying gold leaf into the inscribed logos. To the knowledgeable repair techs or artisans on this board, how is this done?
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Author: Phat Cat
Date: 2003-04-23 15:08
Mark:
No kidding! Do any of the BB sponsors sell these special crayons?
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Author: Gordon (NZ)
Date: 2003-04-23 15:08
If the timber has a relatively course grain then the crayon treatment can fill this and make quite a mess.
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2003-04-23 15:38
Every repair shop has these crayons. I'm sure Ferree's stocks them. A repairman gave me a 2" stub 20 years ago, and it's still going strong, though, frankly, I prefer the look without gold.
Best regards.
Ken Shaw
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Author: Clarence
Date: 2003-04-23 16:07
I use the gold leaf paint that is found at hardware or hobby stores. The down side is that it is easily removed with bore oil and is not very durable.
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Author: Katrina
Date: 2003-04-23 16:32
I read the subject line and though, "NO...DON'T wear lipstick while playing the clarinet!!!" 
Katrina
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2003-04-23 18:38
I too prefer the non gold look. On a sidenote, anyone know how to get the gold off of an instrument? I think fancy symbols and stuff are just annoying, especially since half the time (on my clarinet) they don't line up correctly facing down.
Alexi
Retired, playing more sax than clarinet, but still playing clarinet and still loving it!
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Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2003-04-24 02:02
Hi,
I recall a thread about this about a year or so ago. I'd do a search.
One thing I remember though is you need to take an awl-type instrument or scribe point to remove any "old" deposits in the logos. After that, the crayon but there was a comment about the direction, with or across, that is important for success.
HRL
PS Yes, Ferree's has the crayons.
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Author: Mark Pinner
Date: 2003-04-24 11:00
An art supplier should stock oil based paint crayons. Take your pick of the colour you want. You should trace over the logo with an engineers scriber, rub some light oil around the logo and in the areas you dont want the crayon to get into and rub the crayon over carefully. It helps if the crayon is warmed slightly.
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Author: BobD
Date: 2003-04-24 14:06
I haven't done it but it would seem to me that gold Acrylic paint would hold up better than an oil based one.
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Author: Ralph G
Date: 2003-04-24 14:32
sfalexi,
I once read that lining up the logos matches how the pieces were bored. Maybe it's hooey, but what does it hurt? Or does aligning the pieces a certain way on your horn improve your sound or response?
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Artistic talent is a gift from God and whoever discovers it in himself has a certain obligation: to know that he cannot waste this talent, but must develop it.
- Pope John Paul II
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Author: JMcAulay
Date: 2003-04-24 14:47
Katrina: The operative statement should be: "When playing a Clarinet, don't wear lipstick on the *lower* lip." Now, isn't that special?
Alexi: If you can't handle the garish logos, how about maybe going over them with a *black* crayon? Just a thought, not tried here.
Regards,
John
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