As the season changes, the humidity levels also change. Wood instruments will naturally contract and expand with these changes, and it is not uncommon for a crack to occur. Do not worry! A crack in your instrument is part of the process of the wood finding its resting place, if treated correctly, the crack will be pinned in place, sealed and you should never have a problem with the crack again. With the cold weather arriving, lightly oiling the wood and letting an instrument adjust to a change in temperature before playing will help prevent cracks from occurring, but there isn't a 100% tried and true method of prevention. All we can do is take care of them the best we can, and if this happens to you, know that we are here to help make it better! #crack #clarinet #thestruggle #repair #crackartist #boreoil #coldweathersucks (at Grant Band Instrument Repair)