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Oiling

Author: fuzzystradjazz
Date: 2016-02-28 02:15

I know this topic comes up a lot "should I oil, or should I not? - (I'm guilty of bringing the debate up before too). However, this time, I simply would like advice on how to proceed with oiling a specific instrument.

I have an old high-end customized Leblanc (grendilla) clarinet which hasn't been oiled since at least 1987. The instrument was played heavily from 87-1992, and then put in storage till around 2000 and played heavily again until roughly 2008. It was then put in storage and will likely remain in storage for several more years.

For the curious: In the early years I was ignorant that clarinets needed oiled, and in the more recent...I haven't been convinced that oiling helps - and I've been fearful that adding oil to an ancient "never-oiled" instrument might introduce problems or change the nature of the clarinet.

My question for the techs out there is: Given the history of the instrument, and given the fact that it will likely remain unplayed and in storage for several years looking forward - is oiling recommended? If so, how would you suggest undertaking a task given the above information, and how often (after the initial oiling) would the clarinet need oiled while in storage?

Thanks,
Fuzzy

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