Detail 01
Sized for alto sax, tenor sax and bass clarinet
Those three bores are close enough that one swab body covers all of them. It will jam in narrower horns.
Product detailSKU #1274228071802
BGWoodwind Instrument Swabs Alto Sax / Tenor Sax / Bass Clarinet
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A pull-through swab sized for alto sax, tenor sax and bass clarinet. For a player who wants one swab covering a doubler's horns.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Doublers who carry alto, tenor and bass clarinet in one bag
- Daily after-playing moisture removal on a larger bore
- Replacing a worn or shrunken swab on a school horn
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Soprano sax or Bb clarinet players — the bore is far narrower
- Anyone wanting a leave-in pad saver instead of a pull-through
- Players needing a separate neck or mouthpiece swab
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Pull-through design
Weighted cord drops through the bell and out the top, so the cloth wipes the whole bore in one pass.
Detail 03
Woodwind swab, not a pad dryer
It clears moisture from the bore. Pads still need separate drying paper if they get wet or sticky.
Detail 04
Around $23
Sits above generic single-horn swabs, which buys you the multi-instrument sizing rather than extra features.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your bore size — this is too bulky for Bb clarinet or soprano sax
- 02Feed the weight through the bell end, never from the top down
- 03Neck and mouthpiece need their own smaller swab; this one won't fit
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a Bb clarinet?
No. It is sized for alto sax, tenor sax and bass clarinet bores, all of which are considerably wider. Forcing it into a Bb clarinet risks getting it stuck.
02Can I use one swab for both my alto and tenor?
Yes, that is the point of this sizing. The same swab passes through both horns, along with bass clarinet.
03Does it swab the neck too?
No. The neck has a much narrower and curved bore and needs its own dedicated neck swab.
04How often should I use it?
Every time you finish playing, before the horn goes back in the case. Moisture left in the bore is what shortens pad life.
