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Re: Buffet R13 Greenline or Wood

Author: m1964
Date: 2023-12-07 22:42

LostConn wrote:

> It's OK for people to have different standards for instrument
> cleanliness and appearance. Generally, however, the sweat,
> oils, and possible grime from one's fingers are not good for
> any part of a clarinet.

I have not seen any grime on the keys on any clarinets that I fixed;
The most I have seen was tarnishing, usually from storing instruments in basements or getting water into case and not drying it immediately.
I commonly see a lot of grime on the tenons and tenon sockets- sometimes to the extent that a tenon cannot be fully inserted into the socket.

Regarding cleanliness standards- I, personally, do not work on my car and then play my clarinets. That is I make sure my hands are clean before practicing.

RE: appearance- bought my A a little over one year ago, and it has slight yellowish tinge which does not bother me at all because I know that it can be taken off easily.
I do not feel any difference in touch when I go from my newer Bb to my A, at least not from the little tarnish my A got.

I do feel the difference when I play my back up clarinet (R13 from 1977), because the nickel keys feel slippery.

Interestingly, the keys from my older (1955) Buffet felt better than the nickel keys on 1977 Buffet. Apparently, they were German silver keys and felt great.

After all, if one wants to polish his/hers clarinet after each practice who am I to say 'No' ?

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