Klarinet Archive - Posting 000708.txt from 1999/03

From: "J. Thole" <jthole@-----.nl>
Subj: Re: [kl] Clarinet Cleaning Swabs
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 04:31:30 -0500

> AnneVacca@-----.com wrote:
>
> > The best thing that I can suggest is to replace the swabs that come with the
> > clarinets with a handkerchief swab. These work much better and if the student
> > makes sure that the swab isn't bunched up when they pull it through, it
> > shouldn't get stuck.
>

The problem with handkerchief swabs is that some people use nylon handkerchiefs.
They will eventually damage the bore of your clarinet. Personally I use a home-made
wash-leather swab. For me this works better than a cotton or silk swab.

Johan Thole

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