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Author: Sang1Lee
Date: 2008-10-24 19:41
is rubbing alcohol bad for mouthpieces?
is Hot water bad for mouthpieces?
and how do you know if a mouthpiece is done/no good anymore?
i've had my B40 13 for about 6 years
and i Have cleaned it with rubbing alcohol before..(i'm not sure if that was a good or a bad move)
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Author: DavidBlumberg
Date: 2008-10-24 20:43
The Alcohol is no problem - unless you have a mouthpiece which will turn green from it.
Heat is always bad - avoid it!!
If the Mouthpiece has obvious defects such as a dented tip, gouges in the rails, or table it is most likely seen it's better days. Also a mouthpiece can possibly warp over time. There are threads on how to check for warpage on the board.
I use Alcohol Swabs on students mouthpieces many times daily and no damage whatsoever to them.
http://www.SkypeClarinetLessons.com
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Author: Bubalooy
Date: 2008-10-24 21:40
I occasionally soak my mouthpiece in water with a little vinegar in it. Cleans it well and if you rinse it, no taste of vinegar. Don't use hot water though, it can warp the mouthpiece just very slightly warm water. You might want to try some different mouthpieces and see if there is something you like, but a lot of people become obsessed with them and seem to spend as much time looking for a mouthpiece as practicing. Find something you like and use it for a good amount of time before you start experimenting again.
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Author: Grabnerwg
Date: 2008-10-25 21:33
You can wash a mouthpiece with rubbing alcohol with no bad effect. Soaking in lemon juice or white vinegar will dissolve those white crusty deposits.
Warm soapy water is a good way to wash away gunk, saliva, mucus etc. Avoid anything over 120 degrees Fahrenheit as temperatures over that can cause the mouthpiece to warp.
Mouthpieces CAN last for many years if treated gently. Only a mouthpiece technician can can tell you if the mouthpiece is warped. You cannot tell with visual inspection.
With much use, the edges of the facing can become rounded, loosing some of the response. The edges of the tip and side rail can be touched up up without to much change to the playing qualities of the mouthpiece.
Walter Grabner
www.clarinetxpress.com
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2008-10-25 21:45
In my experience, hard-rubber doesn't like warm (beyond body temperature) water at all - it will turn green or dog-poop yellowish. No problems with lukewarm water and soap, though.
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Ben
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