Klarinet Archive - Posting 000406.txt from 1998/09

From: dnaden <dnaden@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] swabs vs. shove-its
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 00:48:59 -0400

In response to Jason--

Swabbing out a clarinet is better than using "shove its." "Shove its" are left
in the bore of the clarinet, and allows the moisture to remain, and possibly
allow for mold or other bacterial growth. Swabbing out the instrument takes out
much of the moisture, and allows air to circulate through the bore to dry it.

David S. Naden, MMus
Cal State University Los Angeles

Jason Hsien wrote:

> I'm curious to whether swabs are better or worse than using shove-it pads in
> wooden clarinets.
>
> I ask because I've been using both until recently, when time became more
> critical, I've left out swabbing and just inserted the sove-its and let the
> clarinet be. Is this safe practice for wooden clarinets? (I've only used
> shove-its on my plastic for the last 5 years and they've worked well there.)
>
> Thanks.
>
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