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What does years of swabbing your bore do to it?

Author: ruben
Date: 2026-06-20 21:11

Does dozens of years of swabbing the bore of your clarinet change its dimensions? -maybe not enough to matter. Or maybe it does. Your informed opinion please.

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Re: What does years of swabbing your bore do to it?

Author: David H. Kinder
Date: 2026-06-20 21:33

I suppose it may. The older versions of large square cotton swabs that have a greater tendency to 'bunch up' probably have far more likelihood of doing that than today's microfiber tear-drop shaped swabs.

I was far more concerned about that happening with my mouthpiece. I've tried swab 'wipes' without a cord, but that doesn't work for me. I have an Eb clarinet swab for my mouthpiece now.

Ridenour AureA Bb clarinet
Ridenour Artist MT36 mouthpiece
Vandoren Optimum black ligature (plate 1)
Vandoren Traditional #3.5 reeds
Brad Behn HR adjustable barrel

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