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Re: pyne mouthpieces

Author: ddavani
Date: 2010-08-22 13:42

The thing is with the Pyne mouthpieces, they have a special kind of rubber that doesn't really shine and is very sensitive to not cleaning it proper. The first time I met Morrie Backun, I showed it to him and he told me the best method for washing it which was too late. I always just ran warm water through the bore and I thought that that was enough. The outside does start to wear after a while and it can get gross. Once I got my MoBa mouthpiece, I make sure I was it every week.

In case you were wondering what the best technique for washing is, this is it: fill a large bowl with dish soap and lukewarm water, submerge your mouthpiece and cap in the water for at least 15 minutes. After it is done bathing, wipe out the inside and outside with a paper towel.

An acid bath (vinegar) isn't necessary (or good after doing it). The vinegar can eventually wear the mouthpiece out.

-Dave Davani
http://allclarinet.blogspot.com/

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