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Author: David Rivera
Date: 2000-12-11 16:02
Hi,
We found a normandy riston clairent made in the USA, but I am not sure if it is wood or plastic. How can I tell what I am buying? Can you give any suggestion on what to look at to be able to indentify what the clarinet is made off. Any ideas I would really appreciate.
David & Janet
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Author: J. Butler
Date: 2000-12-11 16:34
It is probably a Reso-Tone, which is a plastic or resonite clarinet.
John
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Author: Bob Curtis
Date: 2000-12-12 02:14
David:
As in all wood products, look for the grain. It is there in wood clarinets, but sometimnes you have to look hard for it. When in doubt take it to an expert or a good clalrinet repairman.
Check with your local music instrument store for their advice. Also, check with your local High school band director for the name of a good clarinet teacher who could help you in this.
The puzzle can be solved if you use your resources.
Good luck,
Bob Curtis
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Author: Rene
Date: 2000-12-12 12:03
Plastic will smell terribly when burned
Sorry, could not resist.
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Author: Lelia
Date: 2000-12-12 16:02
The easiest place to look for the grain is on the ends of the tenons. In other words, you're looking into the bore. On a plastic clarinet, even if it's got excellent fake wood graining, the cut edge of the tenon will usually look slick and obviously plastic. Shine a light into the bore, too. On most wooden clarinets, you can also see more prominent graining and sometimes slightly rough texture inside the bore, which will be slick inside a plastic clarinet.
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