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Author: Chris P  
Date:   2016-06-20 17:39 
 But not saliva with cork joints as saliva contains an enzyme (amylase) that will break down starch. I see so many older players licking tenon corks and sax crook corks and it makes me cringe. 
 
But it won't harm plastic or silicone rubber. 
 
Former oboe finisher  
Howarth of London 
1998 - 2010 
 
Independent Woodwind Repairer  
Single and Double Reed Specialist 
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes 
 
NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R. 
 
The opinions I express are my own.
  
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