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Author: knotty
Date: 2009-09-26 00:54
The case for this practice Bundy smells awfully bad of, I guess cigar/cigarette smoke and the velvet material is matted from cork grease and generally ugly.
Anyone have a good remedy for this?
Only thing I can come up with is:
1. Take the old velvet off and put new felt or similar.
2. Throw the whole inside away and line with something else, perhaps closed cell foam?
Thanks..knotty
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Author: BrianChau
Date: 2009-09-26 01:21
Well I think that you could buy a new one... if you wanted to...
Brian
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Author: knotty
Date: 2009-09-26 01:38
Hi Brian, that's true but I think the original case adds a lot to the instrument esthetically so would like to restore the old one as close as possible and probably it would add to the resale value too.
knotty
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Author: weberfan
Date: 2009-09-26 02:36
Use the "search" function for "case cleaning" and related topics. You'll find previous threads on cleaning, airing out or relining old caes.
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2009-09-26 02:46
Clean the velvet with an upholstery cleaning product, and leave the case outside, open, in the sunshine (if possible) for a few days to get rid of the smell.
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Author: BrianChau
Date: 2009-09-26 02:47
Knotty, that's true.... some original cases actually are excellent if properly restored and maintained..
Brian
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Author: Lelia Loban ★2017
Date: 2009-09-26 11:14
If that Bundy case is original, it's probably better quality than average, with more room for the doodads (swab, reeds, etc.) than most cases. Those Bundy cases are so well-made that I've even bought empty ones at the flea market. I use them for clarinets I bought with wrecked cases.
Sometimes I do pull out the old lining and replace it, if it's truly rotted or if I'm setting up the case for a clarinet that doesn't fit the Bundy compartments (old Albert system keywork,etc.) but David Speigelthal's good advice on cleaning the case usually works, if there's nothing the matter except dirt and odor. For serious stink, after I wash the case, I spray it with Febreze, let it dry in the sun, then rinse it out again (to get rid of the smell of the Febreze) and dry it in the sun again. Btw, the old pads, corks and dirty clarinet can put that smell right back into the case lining, so I clean the clarinet and get rid of any rotten pads and corks, before I put the instrument in a clean case.
Lelia
http://www.scoreexchange.com/profiles/Lelia_Loban
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Author: knotty
Date: 2009-09-26 13:03
Again some great tips, I'll try the upholstery spray, I just happen to have some handy. Yes, Lelia it's the original Bundy case, built well and in good shape except for the insides. I'll get some Febreze tomorrow.
The clarinet itself, I stripped all the keys off and washed the joints in detergent with a toothbrush. Re-padded, corked, polished the keys.
Thanks!..knotty
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2009-09-26 15:56
You might also want to spray it with a disinfectant spray first to make sure you "Kill" the spores and germs etc. ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com
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Author: Lelia Loban ★2017
Date: 2009-09-27 12:08
Oh, one other thing about Bundy cases: Might want to put a sticker or a splash of paint or something on the outside top of the lid, to tell yourself which side is up whenever you open it. It's easy to make the mistake of opening a Bundy case upside down. Been there, done that. Not a great experience when you've just gone to all the trouble of cleaning up an old instrument!
Lelia
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Author: susieray
Date: 2009-09-28 09:33
I agree with Ed, use something like Lysol disinfectant spray which will kill germs and mold. I'd skip the Frebreze altogether as it doesn't kill anything and it makes the fabric kinda stiff.
Goo Gone works great on old cork grease stains.....
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Author: knotty
Date: 2009-09-28 13:12
I do have Lysol disinfectant, I used it on the mouthpiece that came with the clarinet. Also have Goo Gone, yes, the old cork grease stain is the worse part.
Lelia, I almost opened the case upside down, good thing I noticed the latch position. I put a removable label on the top. LOL.
Thanks all..knotty
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Author: eac
Date: 2009-09-29 15:07
Once you've gotten the lining back to an acceptable condition, lay a piece of soft light weight fabric inside on the bottom to keep it clean. I use a piece of old t-shirt but it can be anything. Even with wiping down the tenons each time after I play, the lining gets kinda grubby after a while. Just toss it and start over.
Liz Leckey
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