How to Replace Damaged Clarinet Cork With Foam

Introduction

I've been a clarinetist since March 2012, and I've performed in numerous festivals, concerts, and competitions (nationally and internationally). When I was an active musician, I had a Normandy Clarinet (a brand that doesn't exist anymore), which was a great brand. Unfortunately, instruments start deteriorating as time passes, and repairs are expensive. Corks are important for an instrument, they help the instrument to be assembled. When an emergency like a broken cork occurs, finding a cork may become difficult, especially if you don't have a music store close to you. This is why repairing a cork with foam may help you in an emergency and the clarinet will function and be assembled normally. It's nothing dangerous or hazardous, it's just quick and easy to do.

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Step 1 How to Replace Damaged Clarinet Cork With Foam

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Take your clarinet and identify where the cork is damaged and assess the extent of the damaged cork.

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Step 2

With a small razor, start cutting the cork by creating a line vertically and horizontally.

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Step 3

After cutting the cork vertically and horizontally, try removing as much cork as possible.

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Step 4

With the small razor used to cut the cork, cut a piece of foam.
The size will depend on what part of the clarinet you are fixing.
Use a glue gun to bond the foam to the clarinet tenon.

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Step 5

After gluing the piece of foam, let it dry.
Assemble the clarinet until it fits completely.

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Step 6

Finally, the clarinet is fixed, and it will function properly until you are able to replace the cork.

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Conclusion

After complete all the steps the clarinet is ready and the musician may continue performing with it. A simple repair like this allows the musician to order clarinet parts that’ll take awhile to arrive.

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