Saxophone Cleaning Advice - Get rid of that moisture!

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  • Опубліковано 26 лис 2024

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  • @KeyLeaves
    @KeyLeaves 5 років тому +5

    Thank you for this great Key Leaves product demo and your kind recommendation! We added this video to our products review playlist on youtube and will share it around. Thank you again for sharing your expertise and passion for all things saxophone.

  • @SpeakerBuilder
    @SpeakerBuilder Місяць тому

    On my alto, I use one of the high quality pull through pads of the same type you showed just once through, then I run the pad saver down in and then pull it back and forth a bit with first with the lower pads closed and then with the upper pads closed, then I remove it and leave it out to dry. When checking, I can see that not only is the pad saver damp, but also the horn is quite dry after doing these two steps. I also use the same quality cloth pull through on the neck, running it through twice, first while folded one way, then again while folded the opposite way, and when I check afterwards, I can see that the neck is now very dry. I also do a pull through and a pad saver on the mouthpiece. All of this cleaning seems like a lot of trouble, but actually it takes just a minute to do all these steps.

  • @jfragale03
    @jfragale03 5 років тому +1

    I know this video is about maintenance and cleaning, but that horn is gorgeous

  • @DynamixWarePro
    @DynamixWarePro 5 років тому +2

    I have the same swabs and pad dryer and use key leaves and when practising at home, I do what you said here then leave it to dry on a sand for 1-2 hours or so, then put it away once I make sure it has dried out well. The Key Leaves has really helped, although I never did have an issue with a sticking G# it was the low C# that was a little sticky on my alto, as was the palm keys and the F#. I had a pad saver once but noticed it left bits of fluff inside the sax so stopped using it. 7:49 every pad isn't sitting open when you use Key leaves. Areas like the right hand side trill keys, left hand palm keys, Front F etc... are still closed. Key Leaves Vine Vent is a great solution to keep open and dry out the palm keys.

    • @KeyLeaves
      @KeyLeaves 5 років тому +1

      Thank you so much, Dave! Loving how thoughtful and detailed you are sharing your experience.

  • @FruityPebbles-420
    @FruityPebbles-420 2 роки тому

    What would your opinion be on if say you did for example a very thorough swabbing (at least 10 times through the neck and body)? Do you think that would be capable of removing all moisture?

  • @tommyt7566
    @tommyt7566 5 років тому +2

    So called "pad savers" are absolutely horrible for your horn! Swab it, use key leaves" and put it in a stand to air dry for a hour and you are golden, cheers!

  • @Wolfblood013
    @Wolfblood013 5 років тому +1

    Any insights into cleaning out a baritone?

  • @saxman7131
    @saxman7131 5 років тому

    I don’t have any swabs but I do use the pad savers as swabs but don’t leave them in my horn. I need to get some pull throughs.

  • @zvonimirtosic6171
    @zvonimirtosic6171 5 років тому +2

    I'm concerned about shedding of tiny plastic dust each time savers are pulled through and rub against the key posts screws inside the horn. I've noticed hundreds of tiny bits flying and falling on the outside, on keys, around tone holes, etc. when the saver is pulled out. I don't think inhaling plastic dust is a great idea. Instead, to clean the lower register, I used to stuff in (an old) silky shirt (buttons removed) through the bell, keep it for a little inside the bow, & then pull out through the bell.

  • @WalkOverHotCoal
    @WalkOverHotCoal 3 роки тому

    My DIY solution to cleaning out my tenor and other saxes is cheap and nasty, but I believe is equally effective in comparison to the more expensive bought options. I get a piece of rag that is appropriate for the size of the sax, not too big to get stuck inside, but big enough to come in contact with the walls within. I attach a nylon string at both ends. A tiny weight such as a plastic bead is attached to the end of one of the strings. This will be the "lead" string". I then drop the tiny weight down the bell, tip the bell upside down until the weight falls out of the neck. I then pull the rag through, but not all the way out. The other string at the other end is to allow me to pull the rag back out like a see-saw action. So effectively I could clean out the inside after a few cycles.
    To clean the pads that are closed, I simply use a paper towel, wedge it under the pad after I pressed the appropriate key. Release the key, gently pull the paper tower out, Repeat this a few times for all the closed key holes.
    For the neck, I used a smaller piece of rag.
    Please note:
    (1). the string without the weight needs to be left outside of the bell so that you can pull it back out. This is also useful if the rag happened to get stuck inside.
    (2). The string must be long enough on both ends.

    • @FruityPebbles-420
      @FruityPebbles-420 2 роки тому

      The swab I have is like that.

    • @keithcampbell6806
      @keithcampbell6806 Рік тому

      Excellent after swabbing l then place the pad saver into the instrument. The pad saver should be used this way not as a replacement for swabbing. This is what l have been doing for years.

  • @jamessteele1434
    @jamessteele1434 5 років тому +2

    Any cleaning advice for Baritone Sax's?

  • @mrlawilliamsukwarmachine4904
    @mrlawilliamsukwarmachine4904 5 років тому +1

    I like his tips on airing out the sax. I think pad saver is nasty to use for storage. I’d NEVER do that!

    • @desmondross8395
      @desmondross8395 Рік тому

      I use the swabs and pad saver in unison and it works great

  • @Ruboka
    @Ruboka 5 років тому

    i read about the pad savers "dissolving" inside the sax so the furry part of it is falling in the sax and between the valves, so its getting a hairy mess in there. could those reports be the cause of leaving the pad saver inside the sax for too long?

    • @zvonimirtosic6171
      @zvonimirtosic6171 5 років тому

      I'm concerned about shedding of tiny plastic dust each time savers are pulled through and rub against the key posts screws inside the horn. I've noticed hundreds of tiny bits flying and falling on the outside, on keys, around tone holes, etc. when the saver is pulled out. I don't think inhaling plastic dust is a great idea. Instead, to clean the lower register, I used to stuff in (an old) silky shirt (buttons removed) through the bell, keep it for a little inside the bow, & then pull out through the bell.

  • @CarlosDelgado-co1bi
    @CarlosDelgado-co1bi 5 років тому +2

    Hello, Whats the best solution for sticking pads?

    • @mrlawilliamsukwarmachine4904
      @mrlawilliamsukwarmachine4904 5 років тому

      Carlos Delgado stop eating cookies b4 u play! Chew sugar free gun b4 playing and drink water only. After u play, dry all pads. Just water is enough to remove stickiness. I think the worst one is G# key, maybe low C#. But any key will stick....randomly.

    • @Yannick432
      @Yannick432 5 років тому +1

      I saw a youtuber using key leave its a green ruber thing you put in betwen the pad i think the guy is Bettersax .

    • @armedwithbliss
      @armedwithbliss 5 років тому +1

      Y B-Ocarina those are called key leaves🤦‍♂️

    • @armedwithbliss
      @armedwithbliss 5 років тому +1

      mrlawilliamsuk Warmachine only the low D#, low C#, G# and sometimes the B flat key stick. Not all of the sticks. Also how do u fix a pad with water. Like shut up, am I supposed to laugh?

    • @CarlosDelgado-co1bi
      @CarlosDelgado-co1bi 5 років тому

      @@mrlawilliamsukwarmachine4904 I never eat sugar before playing sax, but I still have to clean low C# and pads under 1,2,3 keys almost everyday....It's frustrating. Thanks for your advices anyway.

  • @Rooroo-bv9ky
    @Rooroo-bv9ky 5 років тому

    Bari sax cleaning tips?

  • @keithcampbell6806
    @keithcampbell6806 Рік тому

    GOOD morning Sir l have been listening to all your videos and in the case of pad savers you are incorrect. The pad saver is just what it's name implies. This is designed to be placed in the instrument after swabbing it out..lt will act like ahuman appendix. Absorb any residue it may still have after swabbing lt is not a swab substitute. Have a great day.

  • @129jaystreet
    @129jaystreet 5 років тому

    #1 brush your teeth before playing. I keep toothpaste n toothbrush in my case.

  • @richardjones990
    @richardjones990 5 років тому

    Beautiful P.M. tenor.