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Author: Sara
Date: 2000-11-11 03:54
Just recently, two nights ago, my house burnt down, and I was able to get my Festival out from the nouse after the fire had been put out, but most of all else was lost. The case had a layer of soot on it, but the clarinet itself seem to be in perfect contdition because I tend to keep it airtight in the cse so that the keys don't tarnish. I was wondering if their was any damage that could have been done that is not visible. I mean it doesn't even smell like smoke, my teacher said that he thinks that the only thing that may be wrong with it is that the smoke may have dried out the wood. He said he would oil it for me nest lesson but thats it. Has anybody else had a situation like this before? I may not be back for long itervals of time because all three of my computers were in the house at the time of the fire. Thanks for your help!
Sara
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Author: Willie
Date: 2000-11-11 05:59
I don't think the smoke itself would dry out the wood but any extreem heat would be a factor. Down in S. Texas I've seen pads come loose or move position from being locked up in a car on hot days. If it did get smoked, you might try cleaning it as smoke contains soot. This mixed with water can be acidic and cause rust and corrosion. Also you didn't mention whether it got wet or not from fire hoses. If it did, I would start oiling the keys now and maybe even get a small screw driver and try turning the screws a bit. You don't have to take them all the way out if you don't feel confident to do this but turn them enough to work in a little oil on the threads and shafts. During last weeks football game, the band here got a little rain on them. those horns were put back in the cases wet and weren't reopened till class on Monday. I've been tweeking froozen screws and keys all week now. Definately check it out, better safe than sorry. Sorry about your home, wish you better luck.
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Author: Aaron
Date: 2000-11-11 17:46
If i were you I would have been more worried about my clarinet than anything else i owned, even my clothes. If the case was airtight I wouldn't worry about any soot damage. However i would take it to a repair person to see if any of the pads or any part of the horn has changed due to heat. So heat damage would be my only concern. Oiling it and letting it soak overnight would be a good move, but A light oiling. But definately get it checked over by a repair tech.
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Author: bob gardner
Date: 2000-11-12 01:53
Sara sorry to hear about the fire. Glad you saved your horn. Hope you have good insurance for the rest.
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