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Pull-through design
A weighted cord drops through the bore and you pull the fabric behind it, so the swab travels the full length in one motion.
Product detailSKU #1274115059173
SelmerDri Bore Clarinet Swab
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A pull-through swab for drying the clarinet bore after playing. Buy it if you are still using a rag or nothing at all.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drying the bore after every practice session or rehearsal
- Student clarinetists building a basic maintenance habit
- Keeping moisture off pads and out of tone holes between gigs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Cleaning the outside of the instrument or keywork
- Players wanting a mouthpiece-specific brush or swab
- Saxophone bores, which need a wider 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.
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Bore-drying purpose
Standing moisture is what swells pads and warps wood joints. Swabbing after each session is the main defense.
Detail 03
Clarinet sizing
Cut narrow for the clarinet bore. Too-wide fabric is what causes a swab to jam mid-bore.
Detail 04
$4.99
Consumable pricing — plan on replacing it once the fabric stays damp or frays at the cord.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Disassemble the clarinet and swab each joint separately, not the assembled horn
- 02Wash the fabric periodically or it stops absorbing and starts smearing
- 03Drop the weight through gently — yanking a bunched swab can lodge it in the bore
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How often should I swab my clarinet?
Every time you finish playing, and again mid-session during long rehearsals. Moisture left in the bore is what damages pads and wood over time.
02Will this work on a saxophone?
No. Sax bores are much wider and conical. Use a swab cut for the specific saxophone size instead.
03Can I swab the mouthpiece with it?
Rinse the mouthpiece separately with cool water. Pulling a bore swab through it can scratch the interior and change the response.
04What if the swab gets stuck in the bore?
Do not force it further. Pull back from the end it entered. Swabs jam when fabric bunches — feed it in flat and pull steadily.
