Klarinet Archive - Posting 000980.txt from 2000/10

From: Gary Truesdail <gir@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Guck on the inside (and outside) of your mouthpiece
Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2000 04:16:40 -0400

Carefull here if the mouthpiece is made of 'hard rubber'

The use of some acids and for that matter some alcohols on hard rubber will
produce a white oxidation coating that will require buffing to get rid of
(pardon the grammar) and this can be tricky if you are without experience.

>
> --- "David B. Niethamer" <dnietham@-----.edu> wrote:
> > A long time ago on this list a solution to this problem was presented
> > which involved a very dilute version of some sort of acid, available
> > through your local pharmacy. But the simpler solution is to use 1.) lemon
> > juice, or 2.) dilute white vinegar. I've used both to remove that white
> > "plaque" with excellent results. Just soak for 15 minutes or so, then
> > rinse with lukewarm (room temperature) water.
> >
> > David
> >
> > David Niethamer
> > Principal Clarinet, Richmond Symphony
> > dnietham@-----.edu
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> >
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