Author: Chris P
Date: 2016-08-24 02:27
Wood and naturally derived bore oils have natural antiseptic properties, so as long as you do the usual routine after playing, you won't have any problem with clarinets.
The problem with bagpipes is the synthetic bag which isn't breathable and bagpipes will collect a lot of condensation from the breath. Unless the player uses a moisture absorption system that is a series of flexible plastic tubes connected to a canister containing silica gel or similar and regularly maintained and allowed to dry out between playing, then there's a very low risk of mildew growing inside the bag.
It's only if the player doesn't do anything between playing and packs up their pipes in the case while still wet will conditions take a turn for the worst. I've smelt some really skanky sets of pipes which were never cleaned out or allowed to air dry in between playing and the inside of the bag was black as was the chanter reed.
So it's the player's own fault for letting thongs get that bad and detrimental to their own health. Next to pipers, brass players are in line when it comes to instrument hygiene.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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