Author: redwine
Date: 2007-09-15 16:49
Hello,
I think "blown out" is mostly a crazy notion. I could see where the bore of the barrel could get damaged by someone's acidic saliva, but for that to reach the bore of an instrument seems improbable. There are always exceptions, I suppose, but it would seem that simply getting a different barrel would improve any old or often played instrument that doesn't play like it used to. Also, perhaps the wood drying out could contribute to this, so a good oiling (the Dr's new oil sounds interesting) might revitalize an instrument.
Ben Redwine, DMA
owner, RJ Music Group
Assistant Professor, The Catholic University of America
Selmer Paris artist
www.rjmusicgroup.com
www.redwinejazz.com
www.reedwizard.com
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