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Author: Ben Shaffer
Date: 2015-05-09 05:22
I picked up a Leblanc Normandy Blackwood Clarinet today off of Craigslist.
I don't think the Horn is all that old.
Its in outstanding condition and I don't believe it was ever played that much.
Its got that reddish grainy finish you see on new Blackwood Instruments.
Quick question.... how should I break it in in terms of playing times and oiling?
Any info would be greatly appreciated!
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2015-05-09 23:05
There are all sorts of ideas about a maximum session time for a new clarinet. Personally I don't' find it too necessary to be timid about playing a new clarinet. The only thing I would do, is to be sure it has a nice bore oiling. You put a thin coat in and see if any oil residue is left in the bore the next day. You keep a applying and checking until you see some left over oil sitting on the surface the next day. Wipe with a dedicated hanky style swab and you're good.
.............Paul Aviles
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Author: Caroline Smale
Date: 2015-05-09 23:45
I would as a precaution limit the playing time to about 30 mins per session (maybe 2-3 sessions/day) for the first week or so in addition to the oiling.
Also dry out the sockets with tissue after each session to keep end grain dry and personally I also blow out any moisture that has collected in the top trill holes and also the A/G# holes. Just cover the holes as normal and block end of joint with other hand whilst blowing and operating each key in turn.
Tone holes present a large area of end grain and any water trapped in them takes some while to evaporate otherwise.
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