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My "new" Noblet

Author: Robyn_765
Date: 2007-06-26 14:48

Hello. I recently purchased a new - to me - vintage Noblet. I have a few questions on the care of it, if anyone can help??? I am already loving the sound of it and really want to give it the best care I can!

Oiling - In reading care instructions on several internet sites I saw it is recommended to oil inside once a year only using an organic oil (one site recommended almond or olive oil). Is this about right? Since I am not certain of the previous maintenance, should I assume this needs to be done? Could I over-oil if it had been done recently? I need to have several pads replaced on it, so I was thinking this might be a good time to go ahead and do it (so I would not risk damaging new pads). Also, how often should the exterior be oiled/cleaned, etc?

Replacing pads - How do I find a trusted repairman? I have moved since the last time I had any repairs done, and don't know who to use where I am now. I am in the Greensboro, NC area....

Polishing keys - is there a way to polish the keys safely? Or should I leave this to a repairman? I am really not certain if the keywork is silver or nickel.

What other care would you suggest on this instrument since I am not certain of the care it received before coming to me??? I have read several articles on breaking in a new or not recently used clarinet gently and am following those recommendations as well.

Thanks so much for any help! This is my first wooden clarinet, and I have gone through about 5 pages of archives, finding no answers to my questions