Care of Buffet R13

Care of Buffet R13 01:21 on Saturday, September 22, 2007

Thanetlearner
(8 points)

Posted by Thanetlearner

Hi forum, I have just bought my first wooden clarinet, a Buffet R13. Can anyone give me any tips how to best keep it and prevent cracks. Are the pads that stay in the clarinet when in its case a good thing - have heard varying reports.Seller told me to play for only 20mins per day for a start. When can this be built up? Any advice gratefully received.
Thanks

Re: Care of Buffet R13 22:05 on Sunday, May 4, 2008

tmheimer
(76 points)

Posted by tmheimer

Bore oil every 6 months (just an opinion). Use key oil. Leave case open at home when not in use.

Re: Care of Buffet R13 14:02 on Monday, May 5, 2008

laeta_puella
(344 points)

Posted by laeta_puella

don't leave the case open at home unless you have a VERY safe place for it. if, say, you have a dog, this is a recipe for disaster.

Re: Care of Buffet R13 15:06 on Monday, May 5, 2008

jvanullen
(186 points)

Posted by jvanullen

In the beginning, for the first few months, I would oil the bore once a month.

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