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Re: New Clarinet!!!!!!

Author: hans
Date: 2006-08-24 23:37

vitoclarinet,

Re: "what can I do to prevent the cracks in the clarinet?"

I think it's been stated on the BB a number of times (by Gordon, NZ, if I recall) that some clarinets will never crack; some clarinets will crack in spite of the best of care; and some may not crack if they are well cared for - or something to that effect.

Unfortunately, there is no way to tell which of the three types any of us has. The prudent thing is, IMO, to protect it from rapid changes in humidity and temperature, giving the wood time to expand and contract rather than stressing it.

My Selmer Recital is now nearly 18 years old and has not cracked. While (see paragraph two) I can not take credit for this with certainty, it is always swabbed after playing including careful drying of the joints. It also gets at least an annual bore oiling. I like to think that these measure have helped and I'm superstitious enough to continue them.

I wish you good luck (i.e., a type 1 or type 3 clarinet).

Regards,
Hans

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