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Re: possible way to avoid cracks in Clarinets

Author: BartHx
Date: 2014-08-21 02:42

I maintain my own instruments and do basic repairs for friends. However, I would not do any crack repairs for anyone other than myself. My experience with cracks is limited to my own instrument (Series 10) so you can take it or leave it as you see fit. As I have mentioned in previous posts, I collect older Selmers. In my gig bag, I carry my primary instrument (Series 9) and my backup Centered Tone. The rest of my collection spends most of its time on the shelf. I service all of my instruments on a cycle of four to six months and oil the bores at the same time. When I got my Series 10, it had several large hairline cracks (open the thickness of a piece of typing paper or so). I have kept it in constant temperature and humidity and kept the bore oiled. In response to the recent discussions of crack repair, I could not remember exactly where or how many cracks that instrument had, so I took it out today to check it. Not only was I unable to locate any of the cracks, but the one location I was able to remember showed no evidence that a crack had ever been there. Some instruments are going to crack no matter what you do. On the other hand, I have to agree with Silversorcerer that the best bet is to minimize the risk of cracking by providing regular maintenance and care -- including oiling the bore.

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