Klarinet Archive - Posting 000712.txt from 1999/03

From: "J. Thole" <jthole@-----.nl>
Subj: Re: [kl] Clarinet Cleaning Swabs
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 07:26:12 -0500

Bill Hausmann wrote:

> At 10:31 AM 3/12/99 +0100, Johan Thole wrote:
> >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.
> >
> I'm confused. What about nylon would cause bore damage? And why would one
> make a swab out of a relatively non-absorbant cloth like nylon anyway?

You are right about the latter point: it is no use making a swab using a nylon
handkerchief.
Nevertheless (sp?) I have seen some people using it. As I am told the nylon
fibers are
capable of widening the bore of your instrument, if you use it long enough (at
least according
to Jack Brymer). As I am not very knowledgable in the field of fabrics I don't
know if it is
the truth or a legend.

Just my $0,02

Johan

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