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Author: poopsie
Date: 2004-06-11 03:58
How should I store my clarinet while moving from a very dry climate to a very humid climate? I am moving from Montana to Tennessee and I want to keep my clarinet in good condition during and after the move. I also want to know if I should store the instrument in the moving truck or the car. Thanks ahead to all! ![[rotate]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/smiley25.gif)
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Author: Igloo Bob
Date: 2004-06-11 05:01
It seems like you should keep it with you in the car, unless you plan on being away from the car for long periods of time. The moving truck won't have nearly as regulated a temperature as the car, and bumps on the road affect bigger vehicles to a greater degree, so a particularly nasty bump taken by the moving truck could posssibly damage the instrument.
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Author: Katrina
Date: 2004-06-11 05:09
If you have a wood clarinet, I would recommend beginning to "humidify" the case as soon as possible. Use a "Damp-it" or a small sponge or orange peels as has been documented elsewhere on this BB.
Just from a "common sense" basis, I'd start with less water and gradually increase until and during your move.
FWIW, I'm not a repair expert, just a clarinetist.
Katrina
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Author: William
Date: 2004-06-11 14:34
Treat your clarinet with the same TLC that you always do and don't worry about the humidity. Your clarinet will adapt naturally on its own (as it must in any climate). If a dampit give you peace of mind, then use it. FWIW, I wouldn't bother...........
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Author: mw
Date: 2004-06-11 15:17
Obviously, this wouldn't be a great time to tighten or shim metal rings around Barrels or elsewhere! Wood expands as it takes on moisture from the environment. 
Even though you are moving to a place with high humidity, that doesn't mean that your abode or places within it will have the same high humidity.
One function of Air Conditioning is to remove moisture from the air. A home with central air will have lower RHI than a home without it. Of course, you could be moving to an area where the RHI is high but air conditioning is not necessary & few homes/apartments in the area may have central air. Nevertheless, certain rooms in a home in an area with high RHI may have lower RHI readings. It just depends upon YOUR exact environment.
It would probably be a good idea to get a gauge which will measure humidity. I bought my Digital RHI Gauge from Sears for about $15. Radio Shack & small electronics & home repair places sell them, too.
FWIW: I think I would be more concerned about TARNISHING to silverplate (if applicable) in geographical areas where there is high RHI all year round. ex: Clarinets from South Florida have a "T" for their middle initial regardless of manufacturer.
Good luck.
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