Removing black...dried... spit?

[playing_is_fun]

I haven't played my instrument in a while. Inside of the bell, there are some patches of black, dried spit that have accumulated. How should I get this out? Someone plesae give me his professional opinion.

Swishing around small amount of vinegar?

[renaissance_man]

(ewww...gross)

[renaissance_man]

Just kidding.

Heck, I say just leave it in there. I know I would personally prefer a black, green, and gold saxophone to just a plain old gold one anyday. (As long as it was my black and green stuff.) Character is the name of the game.

[Dave dix]

Damp warm cloth will do the job
Dave

[Neil Sharpe]

Check out this link, an interesting and excellent site for practical info, reviews, etc.

http://www.shwoodwind.co.uk/HandyHints/Crook_cleaning.htm

[swede_peter]

Why do you want to remove the black'iness?:shock: You honk the horn, man.. :D

[1saxman]

It's not dried spit. It's algae, mold and mildew, a lot worse than spit.