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Re: New Clarinet!!!!!!

Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2006-08-25 20:54

My 'middle of the road' recommendations:

1) Swab the clarinet thoroughly after each playing -- as with a good horse, never ride it hard and put it away wet.

2) Wipe all the metal parts with a soft cotton cloth after every use (especially if your skin oils are particularly acidic).

3) Lightly oil the bore once a year or so with a good bore preservative (Doctor's Products version is highly recommended).

4) Lightly grease your corks every so often so that they never bind, using a good cork lubricant (see #3 above for a source).

5) Avoid subjecting your clarinet to extremes or rapid changes of temperature and/or humidity.

6) Don't sit on your clarinet or allow some bozo (or even a good person) to knock it over when it's on a stand. Obtain a good, sturdy stand while you're at it.

7) Avoid Acker-Bilk-like tonal quality, or someone might take offense and damage your clarinet intentionally.

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