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Re: Humidifying clarinets

Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2010-05-24 02:03

Once you buy a new clarinet have them tighten the rings, it's as simple as putting some thin paper between the wood and the ring, I use newspaper when I fix one, so the ring is no longer loose. The rings help prevent cracking. I use dampits in my clarinet cases, I use the slightly thicker ones so I don't have to fill them every day. I only use them when I need to use my furnace. Of course I have a humidifier on my furnace too but I need the dampit when I go out and in the concert hall. You could get a humidistat to check the humidity in your home, it should be at least around 40, 50 is even better, then a dampit is not always necessary. That's a matter of opinion of course. You don't want the clarinet to feel damp or get mold in your case so monitor it of course at this time of the year if you feel the need to use one now. ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com

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