Author: Hy-Dex
Date: 2024-03-12 18:10
Thanks, crazyclari. In my opinion and experience, the LeBlanc France Concerto/Concerto II models are among the very best concerning tone, intonation, evenness, and response, and I have read many such testimonials by Opus/Opus II players as well. I am glad that you have your own such collection.
You mentioned in a previous post that silk swabs are abrasive and do not absorb much moisture. I have heard this from other people too. Assuming this is true, why are silk swabs so highly recommended for use with wooden instruments? For example, a regional master repair technician in the Indianapolis area chastised me when he saw my Yamaha microfiber swab, which seems soft and very absorbent. I assured him that I also have many 100% silk swabs and he told me to use only 100% silk.
However, after I use a silk swab, I often resort to using the microfiber swab immediately afterwards in order to remove more moisture. It seems to me that microfiber absorbs more moisture. And, does the slightly abrasive property of 100% silk actually result in any small amount of erosion or other damage over time? Thank you.
Hy-Dex
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