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Author: johnt
Date: 2012-03-30 14:49
Use a loop of 8 lb. test monofilament fishing leader fed through the tip of a wet reed, then pinch the reed between thumb & forefinger & pull out the leader. All the gunk comes out & there is no damage to the reed. Tom Stacy recommends this reed cleaning method. You can buy a spool of this stuff for $2 or $3 which will last several lifetimes. The problem with pipe cleaner or feather is that lint or feather hunks could be left behind in the reed. Not a happy prospect. After each practice session, flush out the reed under running tap water (round end up) & 99.375% of problems will be eliminated. Then use the leader to eliminate the remainder of unwanted goop. I should also mention that brushing teeth before placing reed in mouth helps enormously.
Best,
john
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oboeandy |
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2012-03-29 20:36 |
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GoodWinds |
2012-03-29 23:21 |
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2012-03-30 04:45 |
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