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Author: Liquorice
Date: 2003-02-06 17:56
I just bought two wooden mouthpieces. Should one swab them after playing? I never did that with my normal mouthpieces for fear of damaging the facing. What do you other wooden mouthpiece players do?
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Author: David Spiegelthal
Date: 2003-02-06 19:00
Swab with a soft cotton cloth --- but if the cloth has any seams or beading or stitching (e.g. the edges of a towel) avoid pulling those areas through the mouthpiece. By all means dry it thoroughly after use.
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Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2003-02-06 19:33
I usually wipe off the outside of the mouthpiece and set it aside to dry naturally before putting it back into its cushioned case. Swabbing the inside is not really necessary.
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Author: GL
Date: 2003-02-07 02:00
How does a wooden mouthpiece differ from hard rubber as far as the sound and feel?
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Author: Mark Pinner
Date: 2003-02-07 05:57
I would treat a wooden mouthpiece the same way as a wooden clarinet ie. it is a good idea to dry it in some way. Be careful of the table and side rails they are a bit fragile.
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Author: Sandra F. H.
Date: 2003-02-07 15:18
You may want to search the BB for Greg Smith's comments on wooden mouthpiece care, and mouthpiece care in general. Since he is a maker of mouthpieces, he has much to offer in this area.
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Author: Liquorice
Date: 2003-02-07 15:35
Thanks for your comments and advice. I'll definitely follow your suggestions.
GL asked "How does a wooden mouthpiece differ from hard rubber as far as the sound and feel?"
I don't know if it does. My wooden mouthpieces are for classical 5-keyed instruments, so I don't have any mouthpieces of other material to compare them with. Perhaps someone who plays modern wooden mouthpieces could answer that for you?
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