Klarinet Archive - Posting 000539.txt from 2004/01

From: Gary Van Cott <gary@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] [clarinet] care of clarinet
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 16:12:28 -0500

I clean the inside of the mouthpiece (carefully) every time I use it. I
never get any buildup on the inside, although I do on the outside
especially around the edges of the mouthpiece patch.

Gary
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At 12:42 PM 1/16/04, you wrote:
>Another cleaning question that you may ask eventually is what to do
>about the white stuff that may accumulate inside your mouthpiece over
>time. This is a calcium build-up. Let the mouthpiece soak for 10-15
>minutes in a mixture of 1/4 white (not flavored or seasoned) vinegar and
>3/4 water.

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