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Re: Why oil the barrel of a clarinet?

Author: m1964
Date: 2019-10-31 19:02

I have a friend, professional player, who thinks that oiling the clarinet closes pores in the wood and dulls the sound.
I believe that the most important factor in crack prevention is not to expose the instrument to sudden temperature change.
I did see one clarinet that cracked when the owner, after playing, decided to smoke a cigarette and opened a window. It was cold outside and the clarinet that was close to the open window, cracked quite badly.
I personally oil my clarinets once a day for two days after not paying for a couple of weeks.

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