I bought a Backun clarinet from Anton a couple of weeks ago. He couldn't have been more helpful . Wonderful . I also bought a mouthpiece made by him which is really good and with it you get a great sound and tuning. Many many thanks. I recommend Dawkes and Anton for any advice -- well worth visiting personally.
I have a wood clarinet that hasn't been played I many years and oiled infrequently. So far, there aren't any cracks or warps. I'm looking for a more permanent method of storage/preservation. I'm thinking of a good oiling then vacuum sealing it. I wanted a professional opinion before doing this
Hi, we would not vacuum seal the clarinet as it prevents the wood from breathing naturally. The oiling is good and a case ( containing a humidifier) that is not kept in a damp or contrastingly airing cupboard would be best. Ideally the instrument should be played as this also keeps it regularly moist and will inhibit bore shrinkage.
I bought a Backun clarinet from Anton a couple of weeks ago. He couldn't have been more helpful . Wonderful . I also bought a mouthpiece made by him which is really good and with it you get a great sound and tuning. Many many thanks. I recommend Dawkes and Anton for any advice -- well worth visiting personally.
+Anthony Warren Thanks for the positive feedback. Glad you had a great experience with us :)
Thanks a lot! This really helped! I want my Buffet e11 to be well maintained lol
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Thank you!
I have a wood clarinet that hasn't been played I many years and oiled infrequently. So far, there aren't any cracks or warps. I'm looking for a more permanent method of storage/preservation. I'm thinking of a good oiling then vacuum sealing it. I wanted a professional opinion before doing this
Hi, we would not vacuum seal the clarinet as it prevents the wood from breathing naturally. The oiling is good and a case ( containing a humidifier) that is not kept in a damp or contrastingly airing cupboard would be best. Ideally the instrument should be played as this also keeps it regularly moist and will inhibit bore shrinkage.
+dawkesmusic. Thank you for replying. I'll make other plans. In the interim since my question, I've spoken to woodworkers and they essentially agree.
After oiling how long should the instrument sit before playing again?
15-20 mins is usually fine. But we generally advise oiling the bore after playing, i.e not just before session.
Does this bore oil clarinet tone effect? Thank you.
And nothing on the outside of the instrument?
Correct. There is no need to do anything to the wood on the outside of the instrument.
@@dawkesmusic Tnx 👍