bernadette

a student model... eh, it's probably plastic then. which is good. wood requires some moisturizing & more care.

if you're not serious about it anymore & it still sounds good, personally i wouldn't worry about its looks. who cares?

i have a very rare expensive flute that i play once a year now. it's tarnished as hell, but as long as it plays, pfft! then tarnish is no issue.

once upon i time a cleaned it regularily with silver polish. i don't have time for such non-urgent chores any longer. i will still occasionally clean the pads with rolling papers. that's it. (cut off the glue edge)

if the day arrives that i am experiencing trouble playing my flute, then i will find a reputable repairman & gladly fork over the moola.

be sure to swab out your clarinet after playing & let it dry out well before you banish it back to its case for however long.

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