Klarinet Archive - Posting 000936.txt from 1998/09

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausman@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] SWAB GOT STUCK !
Date: Thu, 24 Sep 1998 21:18:34 -0400

At 07:57 AM 9/24/98 -0700, Jacqueline Eastwood wrote:
>I was thinking about this thread as I was swabbing my horn last night. I
>used to have the bunching problem when I used the Buffet logo cotton swabs
>(that usually accompany new Buffet horns), but ever since I switched to
>Coppenbarger silk, have never, ever had a problem. To store the swab, I
>fold it lengthwise, then roll it up and wrap the string around it. To
>open it up, I hold the weight and drop the rolled-up swab, sort of like a
>yo-yo, whereupon it opens up fully. After removing the mouthpiece, I pull
>the swab through the entire horn in both directions, then dry out the
>sockets and tenons as I disassemble it. The only problem I've ever had
>with these swabs is a slightly funky smell. I've always wondered if they
>are machine-washable (delicate cycle) -- I plan on finding out soon!
>
The swab can probably handle it, but the cord and weight could be a
problem, since they could get wrapped up on things. Also, if the weight is
metal, rust problems might be created. Hand-washing is most certainly an
option, though, and recommended.

Bill Hausmann bhausman@-----.com
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