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Author: Bill H.
Date: 2005-12-18 15:32
Just bought new Buffet R13, according to Buffet website and serial number it was built in 2002. Therefore I assume it is aprox 3 years old. It came with a small plastic thing which I was told was a humidifier. The only thing I can seem to do with it is pull out on a spring loaded tang that extends out from the small cylindrical body.
My question is how do I use this thing and secondly should I use it? My best guess is that you simply submerge it in water and pull out the tang which may allow water to enter the device, then dry its exterior and place it in the instrument case.
Since the instrument is, I assume, approximately 3 years old it may be quite dried out and need the humidity. I live in eastern Canada and it's getting colder -10 - -12 degrees Celsius.
Any advise on the care of this instrument would be appreciated. I have reviewed the instructions on the Buffet website.
TIA
Bill
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2005-12-18 15:53
If you have that one year full warranty that I think new R13's have (or ANY warranty whatsoever), then for the duration of that warranty, basically only follow what the company recommends. If you were to send it away to techs to get extra customization done, it could void the warranty and (knocks on grenedilla) if it cracks or otherwise gets damaged through 'normal' use, you could be up a creek without a paddle and have to pay for any repairs yourself.
If you have any questions as to whether you can or can't do a certain modification or have a tech do something, it's best to call the company and ask first as to whether this will void the warranty. (Ex: If you're thinking about having an oil submersion because you think the wood is dried out from three years on a shelf, call the company first and see if the warranty will be voided by an action like this)
After the warranty has expired, you're on your own, and feel free to do what you want with it, including, but not limited to, using it as a stickball bat (hint: for this activity you may want to apply cork grease more sparingly instead of liberally . . . )
I have no idea how to use the humidifier though. I wish you luck in finding out how to use it.
Also, check out this handy little guide. Perhaps not rules "set in stone", but usually (IMO) if it's good enough to be part of this site, it's good enough to follow for me.
http://www.woodwind.org/clarinet/Equipment/Care/index.html
Alexi
EDIT - Fixed the link.
US Army Japan Band
Post Edited (2005-12-18 15:55)
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Author: GBK
Date: 2005-12-18 16:30
sfalexi wrote:
> I have no idea how to use the humidifier though. I wish you
> luck in finding out how to use it.
It's not a humidifier.
It is a key clamp to hold down the left pinky E/B key while the clarinet is being transported ...GBK
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