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Instrument Maintenance
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Instrument Maintenance After Playing
After playing your clarinet, use the following procedures to remove moisture and dirt from
the inside of the instrument.
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After playing, remove the reed from the
mouthpiece and use a piece of gauze, to dry
the reed, then store the reed in a reed case.
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After removing the reed, use the supplied
cleaning swab to clean the inside of the
mouthpiece.
Also, use the swab to clean the inside of the
main body and neck.
* To prevent damage to the end of the mouthpiece,
do not pull the swab all the way through.
* Always keep the cleaning swab clean and dry.
The joint sections especially collect moisture,
which can cause cracking, so dry the joints
carefully with gauze.
* Even during playing sessions, remove moisture
from the body interior as often as possible.
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When the pads are wet, place a cleaning paper
(sold separately) between the pad and the tone
hole and press the pads lightly to completely
remove the moisture.
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Use a soft cloth to remove dirt and oil from the
body surface, taking care not to damage parts
such as the keys.
