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Re: Tarnished keys and sticking joints on a NEW clarinet

Author: Chris P
Date: 2011-04-11 16:37

The case lining is most likely the cause of the tarnish - I bought a brand new R13 Eb case for my freshly rebuilt and silver plated 1962 R13 Eb and it tarnished up a treat compared to my Selmer which I keep in a Yamaha case which was done a few months before. Same plating firm used in both instances.

Joints binding is common on new wooden clarinets as the wood os moving - it's not the cork, but the tenon rings that are binding in the sockets and they will need to be refitted by shaving or skimming a very small amount of wood from them. Don't use sandpaper to do this as you'll remove too much, but take it back to where you bought it from to have them refit the joints as it should be covered by the manufacturer's warranty provided you haven't had anyone unauthorised have a go at it.

You are best rocking them but not using excessive force to undo them if they bind solid, so you are doing the right thing there.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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