Can you clean a saxophone with water?

Can you clean a saxophone with water?

Run cold or lukewarm water through the mouthpiece, then pull a clean, lint-free cloth through the mouthpiece to dry and remove any particles missed by the brush. Soaking in antiseptic mouthwash or detergent is helpful for particularly dirty mouthpieces.

Can you use Brasso on a saxophone?

Brasso is fine to use on brass. It does contain ammonia, but that's okay. There is a corrosion scenario which we should be aware of.

How often should you clean a saxophone?

If you are a student in school or a hobbyist you may need to get it looked at every 12 to 18 months and professionally cleaned every 2 years. A professional cleaning is different than just wiping it down or running a swab through it. In the industry we refer to this process as a Clean, Oil, and Adjust or (COA).

Why does my saxophone smell bad?

The most common cause for a horn to smell bad is if the pads are old and 'rotting' and that smell can be translated to the case. Perhaps it also affects the mpc & neck.

Can you tune a saxophone?

To tune your saxophone, start by selecting concert note “A” on a digital tuner or a tuning app. Then, play “A” on your sax while watching the needle on the tuner. If the needle falls to the left of center, you're flat, and you should push your mouthpiece about a millimeter farther in along the neck cork.