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Instrument Maintenance
Instrument Maintenance After Playing
After playing your clarinet, use the following procedures to remove moisture and dirt from
the inside of the instrument.
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.
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.
Th e 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.
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.
Use a soft cloth to remove dirt and oil from the
body surface, taking care not to damage parts
such as the keys.
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