Hey! Kenny G! Following these procedures will help you keep your horn in your hands and not in the shop!!!

 description   procedure  frequency
 Clean bore  Use a hanky type swab, pulled through the bore to clean and dry.  after each use
 Clean mouthpiece  Use a hanky type swab, pulled through the mouthpiece to clean and dry.  after each use
 Clean neck  Use a hanky type swab, pulled through the neck to clean and dry.  after each    use
 Remove  fingerprints  Use a dry, untreated cloth (handkerchief or such) to wipe fingerprints from the keys and body.  This slows the process of body acid eating the lacquer off.  Nothing will prevent your lacquer from coming off.  after each use
 Dusting  Use a small, soft paint brush to remove dust and dirt from under keys.  As you brush, blow the loosened material away.  See Warnings  monthly
 Oil mechanisms  Use a straight pin, dipped in key oil, applied to the joint between each key and post and between keys. See Warnings  monthly
 Wash mouthpiece  Soak mouthpiece in COOL water for 10 minutes, brush with mouthpiece brush, rinse and dry.  monthly

IF IN DOUBT, DON'T!!

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