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Re: Is immersing clarinet body parts in water common practice?

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2023-11-01 04:42

When I first was told about this I too thought it was madness, however, if you think about it the interior gets "immersed" with condensation all the time. Also, there have been innumerable posts regarding the density of African Blackwood and how impervious it is to moisture beyond what is really close to the surface. Cracks are a consequence of weaknesses already present within the wood. Further I would say that the temperature differential between our body temperature influenced air vs ambient temperature is a much bigger deal than moisture.

There is a point about the needle springs, but once you dry the horn after immersion everything should be fine. Don't do it with keys on though.

..............Paul Aviles

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