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Author: djphay
Date: 2009-12-25 23:38
Whilst I am snuggled in the warm my new - and first - A clarinet (grenadilla) will be sitting in some mail delivery depot (most likely without heating) in the midst of our rather cold Scottish winter. This causes me some concern. The earliest it's going to be delivered now is the 29th.
Can any of the experienced (and professional) players out there give me any advice on the best way of handling the poor thing once it comes in from the cold? I know that for new wooden instruments they should be played in over a period of months to avoid cracking, and also to warm the outside of the barrel and upper joint nefore playing. Should I be doing anything else??
Thanks and hope everyone had a good Christmas!
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2009-12-26 00:21
Congratulations on your new instument!
I would let is sit in the house for a day in the carton before opening anything. After the time has passed, open the box and then the case. Check to see if the clarinet has come to temperature yet. If not, close the case and let it sit in the case for a few hours more. This may be a bit overly cautious, but better safe than sorry.
I have also been told that if you get a new wooden instrument in winter, the break-in time should be extended somewhat, as opposed to an instrument you get in late spring or summer.
Jeff
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Author: Bob Phillips
Date: 2009-12-26 04:37
I think that JJ is right on.
It is a trial of patience, but better than a crack!
Bob Phillips
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