The Clarinet BBoard

The Clarinet BBoard The C4 standard

New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In

Newer Topic | Older Topic

Wood clarinet condensation stain

Author: Doubleiis
Date: 2016-06-16 00:20

I got a new wood clarinet about 4 months ago and in these long rehearsals, the condensation runs down to my jeans (gross, I know). I've been prone to a lot of condensation so I'm used to it, but I saw that the condensation from this new clarinet has a yellowish tint and it has been staining my jeans. Is this normal for a new wood clarinet or is this something I should be worried about?

Post Edited (2016-06-16 00:20)

Reply To Message

Re: Wood clarinet condensation stain

Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2016-06-16 00:41

It's not normal. What's the brand?

Ken Shaw

Reply To Message

Re: Wood clarinet condensation stain

Author: Doubleiis
Date: 2016-06-16 00:45

Buffet E12F

Reply To Message

Re: Wood clarinet condensation stain

Author: Caroline Smale
Date: 2016-06-16 01:12

It's probably just a bit of the natural colour of the blackwood leaching out of the surface of the wood. Nothing to go to the doctors about.

Reply To Message

Re: Wood clarinet condensation stain

Author: Chris P
Date: 2016-06-16 02:26

The pads will also get stained brown over time, but that's normal with wooden clarinets.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

Reply To Message

Re: Wood clarinet condensation stain

Author: Steven Ocone
Date: 2016-06-16 02:38

Swab it out during practice and rehearsals when you have a chance.

Steve Ocone

Reply To Message

Avail. Forums | Threaded View

Newer Topic | Older Topic

Sheet Music Plus Featured Sale

The Clarinet Pages

For Sale
Put your ads for items you'd like to sell here. Free! Please, no more than two at a time - ads removed after two weeks.