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Re: clean

Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2010-06-20 18:01

Karl, my answer was not meant for you, we seem to agree on all points. It was meant for those that claim it is ONLY condensation in the clarinet, something that just doesn't make sense to me assuming one uses common sense of course.
Bass clarinet question.
I'm probably the only one that swabs this way but for me it works. I do in only a few seconds, maybe 15, and I have to do it often because even on my bass, if I don't swab often the upper and lower side keys pads get wet. I've even had one or two of the lower joint pads get wet if I can't swab for a long time because of playing. That would be the first pad and the fork B-F# pad in the lower joint.
I take the mouthpiece and neck off separately and with my finger I shove a regular clarinet swab into the bores of the MP and neck pieces after shaking out the moister. I keep the swab hanging on my bass stand. Then I use a push through swab that I've trimmed so it fits into the upper bore and does not leave little pieces of material on the register tube or in the bore. I would estimate that in a 2 1/2 hour rehearsal, if I'm playing a lot, I probably swab it out half dozen times. I'm just a wet player but I'm not washed up yet. ESP

ESP eddiesclarinet.com

Post Edited (2010-06-21 02:35)

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