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Re: reed mold mystery

Author: Philip Caron
Date: 2018-10-18 18:01

Good advice above for cleaning the mouthpiece. Never use hot water on a mouthpiece, there's a danger of warping. After each play I rinse mine in approximately body-temp water and then gently wipe it dry, and it seems to stay clean.

It's smart to swab the instrument after every play (and periodically wash the swab.) I also wipe the tenons and sockets dry with a tissue where moisture collects, but I've never seen anyone else do that.

As for washing out a clarinet, I don't know but am curious. It might be different for wood vs plastic. I wonder if doing a thorough job may entail removing the keys so the pads don't get affected.

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