{"id":861,"date":"2020-11-03T12:23:56","date_gmt":"2020-11-03T12:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/?p=861"},"modified":"2020-12-28T13:05:26","modified_gmt":"2020-12-28T13:05:26","slug":"do-clarinets-wear-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/do-clarinets-wear-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Clarinets Wear Out? Breaking The Myth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Clarinets seem like relatively simple and solid instruments, and many people would believe that with proper maintenance, a clarinet can last forever. This is not true, although quality instruments may last for decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like many instruments, clarinets wear out over time. Pads and cork joints need replacement, keys and springs must be rebent. Heavily used clarinets may leak over time due to deteriorating tone holes. Cracks may also appear. The reed and mouthpiece wear out much sooner than the overall clarinet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A clarinet under a “normal” (non-professional) use will wear out over time through several of its parts (read on for more). Ongoing care can increase the life of these parts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some clarinets also hold up a lot longer than others based on build quality. Some high end clarinets may still become “blown out” after many years of heavy professional use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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