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Author: Rissa
Date: 2000-12-27 23:37
Hi there everyone! Hope everyone had a merry christmas! Okee dokee, my question is......is it possible that the sun can bleach out a hard rubber mouthpiece? I've got a Morgan, and used it in Marching band this year b/c our section was sucking like a bunch of Hoovers, and we needed that x-tra push of sound....ok, backon track....I've acquired these yellowish, not quite green, streaks on the sides if my Morgan. Is this from the sun? If so, is it a bad thing, I mean, have I ruined my mp? Also, if it is bleached, how do I get rid of the spots? Are they permanent? >8^ ( I sure hope not!!
Thanx
~*Rissa*~
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Author: Anji
Date: 2000-12-28 01:26
The greenish cast you see is normal for a quality rubber mouthpiece as it ages.
I've had good results soaking them in 50% household bleach, 50% cold water overnight and buffing with a smooth cloth.
The rails and chamber are the only crucial parts of your rig, if they're in good shape a little green is cosmetic, at worst.
If you're uncomfortable with the bleach soak, find an old beater (gotta be rubber, too) and soak it, you'll see a change in about 6 hours.
anji
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Author: Dee
Date: 2000-12-28 02:30
Anji wrote:
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> The greenish cast you see is normal for a quality rubber
> mouthpiece as it ages.
I beg to differ. It is only "normal" if the mouthpiece is exposed to too much sun or heat. I have hard rubber mouthpieces that are decades old that show no sign of such discoloration. They were apparently well cared for before I got them (i.e. put in the case when not in use, kept out of excessive heat, kept out of too much sun). Then I have one that was on a clarinet that I acquired that had always been left out on a stand according to the seller before I got it. It certainly looked it. The mouthpiece has changed color all over EXCEPT where the ligature protected it from the sunlight. This limited area is as black and shiny as if it were new.
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Author: Willie
Date: 2000-12-28 04:30
I agree with Dee about the untraviolet rays causing the discoloration as I have a few just as she descibed. In fact, I have a whole clarinet like that. The bottom is still black, but the top is army green from sitting in a front window of an old pawn shop with the case open. When you rinse your Morgan, be sure not to use hot water as you may warp it to point of being useless.
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