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Re: Using Teflon Tape

Author: kdk ★2017
Date: 2018-09-01 23:25

Ben Shaffer wrote:

> Quick question, would there be any damage to the MP or Barrel
> if I leave the tape on several months?

I agree with Chris that it won't hurt the clarinet. Tape will certainly get you past your repair tech's busy season. But you may find that the tape starts to bunch up and become a nuisance considerably short of a time frame of months. You can ride the tape as long as it doesn't cause its own problems. If it starts bunching, you can always take it off and wrap fresh tape. I suspect sooner than later you will want to get a thicker cork put on because in the long run it's easier.

Replacing a tenon cork isn't the hardest thing to do on a clarinet and is a fairly straightforward DIY project. Having my repairman do it is much easier, especially since he has a lathe to adjust the final thickness - I have to do it by hand. But I have done a few replacements myself with nothing on hand but the sheet cork, an Exacto knife and contact cement.

Karl

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