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Author: Andrea
Date: 2000-01-31 21:03
I purchased a Selmer Cl 100 last April and when I got it
there was a shine to parts of the instrument mostly on the barrel and the back of the bottom piece. I think this shine looks very unattractive. Is there any way to get this "shine" off. THANKS
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Author: paul
Date: 2000-01-31 22:19
I don't know of a way to get this off the horn. My guess is that's where the horn made contact with the previous player's skin for long periods of time. I am beginning to notice shiny spots like this on my horn after a couple years of intermittent use as an adult novice. A lot of it has to to with the player's skin oils and acidity.
One way to keep a horn looking good for as long as possible is to make sure you wipe it down very thoroughly after playing it. Wipe down the keys, the bore, and the outside of the horn. Use a soft clean cloth for the entire outside of the horn and use a good either all cotton or all silk swab for the inside. You will find that the keys on a silver keyed horn won't tarnish as fast and the horn will look brand new for a lot longer time with consistent application of this simple and effective care tip.
Also keep in mind a key concept. Yes, it's great that the horn looks good. However, it's infinitely better if the horn sounds good. You know the phrase "don't look a gift horse in the mouth". From a posting on this BBS a while ago, don't look at a pro's mouthpiece or horn. It may not be a pretty sight. But boy does it sound good.
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Author: Willie
Date: 2000-02-01 04:14
Try a little steel wool on those areas being carefull not to get any of the loose fibers or strands in your pads. I hold the offending part so that the shiny part is on the bottom and the fibers will downward, away from the instrument. Do this outdoors or over a large news paper for easy clean up. I do this also to plastic bells and barrels that are on wooden clarinets so they match up better(cosmeticaly).
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Author: sylvan selig
Date: 2000-02-01 07:56
When I restore old horns (with shiny spots), I remove all keys and posts and soak the wood parts in oil soap and scrub with a moderately stiff brush. At the same time as I brush the tone holes, I brush all around them as well. This (and sometimes a little steel wool) usually removes any shiny spots so upon oiling, the wood darkens uniformly.
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Author: beejay
Date: 2000-02-03 13:49
Once in a long while, I use the merest hint of almond oil -- like two drops on a rag -- to polish the outside of my clarinet. I would sooner have a bit of shine, however, than use steel wool. I keep the inside dried and polished with a swab of chamois leather, and use a soft cotton hankerchief to clean the keys. I found that a soft duster tends to shed fibers into the joints. I don't use oil inside the clarinet at all.
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