- How do I clean my bass clarinet neck?
- How do you clean bass clarinet reeds?
- How do you clean a tarnished clarinet?
How do I clean my bass clarinet neck?
rubbing alcohol works - use one of those cotton alcohol wipes you can get a pharmacys. If what yo uwant to clean is inside and similar to the type of white dirt that mouthpeices have, vinegar is usually the best for this. You can use rubber plugs and fill it for about 15-30 minutes. It won't damage anything.
How do you clean bass clarinet reeds?
Scrub the mouthpiece. Remove both reed and ligature from the mouthpiece and wash it with dish soap and water, scrubbing with either a mouthpiece brush or an old, clean toothbrush. Scrub gently, then rinse thoroughly with water and air or towel dry.
How do you clean a tarnished clarinet?
The only simple way to keep your clarinet looking good is through regular wiping down and polishing. If the keys become severely tarnished, a professional such as me can clean silver plated keys with tarnish remover or nickel keys with a buffing wheel.