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Greetings to you all. Rummaging through all the pipe gear and accessories I bought many years ago, I came across a lovely Sinclair chanter (ABW). I don't remember where I got it or why, and don't remember playing it for gigs or competitions - or anything at all - but it produces a fine sound; I was really surprised to hear how warm and rich is its tone. My go-to chanters are an ABW Naill and poly MacLellan, depending on the occasion and weather, but this Sinclair might make a good chanter to keep on deck.
It's been rode hard and put up wet, as we ranchers' kids say. It shows the usual wear and tear, but nothing serious, and has a beautiful dark brown color - almost like a dark syrup or whiskey - rather than charcoal or black. I've removed some tape residue, but previous taping has actually left some lines above a few holes. What would be a safe method for cleaning this chanter? A gentle massage with a small amount of bore oil? I would have bought it at least 13 years ago, perhaps more, and didn't play it much or at all; I have no idea when or how often it was played before I acquired it. But it is worth restoring and playing.
Thank you!
It's been rode hard and put up wet, as we ranchers' kids say. It shows the usual wear and tear, but nothing serious, and has a beautiful dark brown color - almost like a dark syrup or whiskey - rather than charcoal or black. I've removed some tape residue, but previous taping has actually left some lines above a few holes. What would be a safe method for cleaning this chanter? A gentle massage with a small amount of bore oil? I would have bought it at least 13 years ago, perhaps more, and didn't play it much or at all; I have no idea when or how often it was played before I acquired it. But it is worth restoring and playing.
Thank you!
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