Bocal Condensation

    
Bocal Condensation    16:12 on Sunday, October 4, 2009          

AK42
(157 points)
Posted by AK42

I tend to get so much condensation in my bocal that I find I often have to blow out the build up and/or swab it out. Is there anyway I can prevent this or lessen it?


Re: Bocal Condensation    18:59 on Monday, October 5, 2009          

Drew
(371 points)
Posted by Drew

I'm the same. I guess I must be a very "spitty" sort of player, because I often have to take the bocal off and blow it out. Sometimes if I don't have time, however, I just take the reed off and blow hard into the bocal to clear it so I can keep playing. Doesn't hurt things to let it all collect down below and then drain and swab carefully when you put the horn away, I find.


   




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