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Author: arkmojo
Date: 2011-08-29 01:56
A guy found an old clarinet (looks to be Grenadilla - but is so moldy). What do you think?
Post Edited (2011-08-29 02:07)
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Author: arkmojo
Date: 2011-08-29 02:08
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A guy found this out in the shop... It's moldy and appears to be made of Grenadilla wood. Do you think it's worth restoring?
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2011-08-29 12:40
The mold will scrub off easily. If it's gotten a bit into the wood grain, an old toothbrush and a small dab of toothpaste works wonders.
Don't be afraid to dunk it in the sink. Clarinets are designed to get wet. Take off the keys, of course, and dry it with a hair dryer on the low setting after you take it out to keep the springs from rusting.
As to whether it's worth restoring, there's no way of telling without a full-length photo so we can look at the keywork and see the overall condition. As Alexi says, the minimum overhaul price will be $200, and you can get a decent clarinet on the auction sites for less than that.
Ken Shaw
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Author: BobD
Date: 2011-08-29 18:46
Lyons Band Instrument Co. Chicago had instruments made for them by a variety of companies years ago. The name would make one think it was made by a French company but that may not be so. If restored and in working order it might fetch $50 at the most.....IMO.
Bob Draznik
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Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2011-08-30 08:36
Mold is easy to get rid of, but don't play the horn when there is still mold on the horn. Dependng on the type of mold it can be toxic, sort of like mushrooms. The ideal way to kill mold is 1/3 bleach and 2/3rds water. Mix it in a glass or something and take a swab and gently dip it in the mixture. Then run the swab several times through the inside of the horn and on the outside if needed. How is the case? Any mold on that? If so perhaps get a new or used clean case. Oh, after you treat the horn with the bleach mixture then run a different swab with just straight water several times. This shouldn't cause the clarinet to crack unless you use really hot or cold water. If you wish you can add bore oil to the clarinet and let it dry into the wood.
After all of that - play it!!!
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