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Re: New memeber with questions

Author: Bruno
Date: 2006-08-13 15:53

Before going out and buying a new horn which, since you don't want to buy a professional top of the line horn, may be worse than the one you have, have your clarinet overhauled; re-corked, re-padded, and adjusted, buy a new ligature and a new case, clean the mouthpiece with soapy water, and play it for six months.
If it is wooden and not cracked, it is by now settled and well-seasoned. I know several pros who take horns just like yours out to their gigs and leave their "gem" at home in its case.
I'd love to hear how you make out. In fact, I wish I had your old horn! You may be surprised at how well it plays AND sounds!

b/

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