Detail 01
Pull-through design
You drop a weight through the bell and pull the cloth the length of the body in one pass.
Product detailSKU #1274034480455
RicoPadgard Tenor Saxophone Swab
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A pull-through swab for cleaning moisture out of a tenor sax body after playing. Basic maintenance item any tenor player needs.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tenor players who need a cheap, replaceable daily swab
- Students building a first maintenance kit
- Keeping a spare in the case or locker
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Alto, soprano or baritone players — sized for tenor
- Players wanting one swab that covers the neck and mouthpiece too
- Anyone after a padded-handle or weighted premium 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
Tenor-specific sizing
Cloth is cut to fill a tenor bore. On alto it bunches and risks jamming; on bari it wipes too little.
Detail 03
Fabric swab, not a brush
Absorbs water off the bore walls. It does not scrub or remove built-up residue.
Detail 04
Under $30
Cheap enough to replace when it gets grimy rather than washing and reusing it indefinitely.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Swab only — no neck swab, mouthpiece brush, pad paper or cleaning kit
- 02Feed it in the same direction every time so it does not snag
- 03Let it dry fully between sessions or it will smell
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work on my alto sax?
No. It is cut for a tenor bore. Use an alto-sized swab — a tenor swab in an alto can bunch and stick partway through.
02Does it clean the neck and mouthpiece?
No. It swabs the body only. The neck and mouthpiece need their own smaller swab or brush.
03How often should I swab?
Every time you finish playing, before the horn goes back in the case. Moisture left in the bore is what damages pads over time.
04Can I wash it?
Yes, it is fabric. Wash it when it gets discolored or starts to smell, and let it dry completely before using it again.
