Klarinet Archive - Posting 000717.txt from 1999/03

From: "J. Thole" <jthole@-----.nl>
Subj: Re: [kl] Clarinet Cleaning Swabs
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 09:05:21 -0500

Bill Hausmann wrote:

> Sounds like legend. How abrasive can nylon be, when it is often used to
> make friction reducing bushings? And, of course, we have already discussed
> on the list whether swabbing with ANYTHING can wear out a mouthpiece. The
> ultimate answer seems to be that anything rubbing on anything will wear
> something off of one or both of them EVENTUALLY. It comes down to how much
> you personally worry about it. I haven't noticed a problem in the last 30
> years, but I will keep the research going. :-)

I think we should close the subject, before it is going to lead a life of it's
own. As I
am perfectly happy using my wash-leather swabs and other people seem to be happy
with their handkerchiefs I don't see a real problem. As a matter of fact I was
told
by my teacher that I should not swab my mouthpiece, indeed.
Seems like a "Broodje Aap verhaal", like we call these long-lasting legends in the
Netherlands. :-)

Johan

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