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I was recently searching forum posts on bari sax swabs. A number of players suggested the Hodge. I had previously been using metal-spring neck swab/brushes for cleaning the bend, and I felt these never did the job. Turns out I was right about that.
Well, the Hodge arrived in the mail today. So I thought I'd try it out. Following the instructions, I removed the neck and pushed the swab into the top of the pigtail. I felt some resistance, and as I got around the top U bend I heard something drop into the bottom of the sax. I tipped the sax over and out of the bell an ancient reed (Vandoren 2.5, blue box?) fell out.
Who knows how long that reed was in there. At least 2 years, as that's when I acquired my horn. Maybe decades? Very gross.
By the way, this is my first post in these forums. I've been reading here since 2013, and I can't tell you how valuable it's been over the past few years. Thanks to everyone who's posted their advice and opinions.
Well, the Hodge arrived in the mail today. So I thought I'd try it out. Following the instructions, I removed the neck and pushed the swab into the top of the pigtail. I felt some resistance, and as I got around the top U bend I heard something drop into the bottom of the sax. I tipped the sax over and out of the bell an ancient reed (Vandoren 2.5, blue box?) fell out.
Who knows how long that reed was in there. At least 2 years, as that's when I acquired my horn. Maybe decades? Very gross.
By the way, this is my first post in these forums. I've been reading here since 2013, and I can't tell you how valuable it's been over the past few years. Thanks to everyone who's posted their advice and opinions.
