Klarinet Archive - Posting 000534.txt from 2000/12

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Re: Mouthpiece swabbing (was Smelly reeds)
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 22:23:41 -0500

At 10:13 AM 12/11/2000 +0800, Karel Vahala wrote:
>Bill, if one uses the mouse in the same way as a swab, it does MOP UP
moisture
>while it is being passed through the mouthpiece, in much the same way as a
swab
>does but with less abrasive effect (as long as the wire ends are protected).
>With the changes in the shape of the bore of a mouthpiece, a mouse to me
seemed
>a more effective way of reaching the nooks and crannies, and keeping the
>architecture unaltered. But being a beginner, I will listen and try your way.
>
Your method should work, I suppose, although I don't think it is as
efficient as a swab. But don't just take my word for it, or even Roger's.
Do your own experiment and see what works best.

Bill Hausmann bhausmann1@-----.com
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Essexville, MI 48732 ICQ UIN 4862265

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is too loud.

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