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cracking in an older clarinet

Author: clairannette
Date: 2006-03-25 03:51

First of all, let me tell you about the history of my clarinet: My Buffet R13 was made in 1977 but sat untouched in someone's attic until 1996, when it was touched up (new corks, etc) and I purchased it. I have never had any problems with cracks (the wood is excellent) until last spring- I had my first crack above the top side key tone hole. I keep a sponge in a film canister in my case all the time and tonight I have noticed a new crack, this time on the lower joint. It goes from the top tenon about an inch down, but the crack goes at an angle. It hasn't opened up and doesn't appear to have gone through to the inside, but there is a ridge where the crack is.

My question is why has my clarinet been fine all of these years only to start cracking now? I play a lot, at least 3-4 hours a day, and was wondering if that contributes to it cracking? I make sure to keep it from extreme temperature changes and everything else one is supposed to do. Any advice? Thanks!!

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