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Tone hole cleaner
Targets the holes themselves rather than the bore. It won't replace a pull-through swab.
Product detailSKU #1274115034682
YamahaTone Hole Cleaner Standard
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A cleaning tool for the tone holes on woodwind instruments. Basic upkeep for moisture and residue in the holes.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students clearing moisture from tone holes after playing
- Teachers maintaining school woodwinds between assignments
- Anyone hearing gurgling or a stuffy note from one hole
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Brass instruments, which have no tone holes
- Pad replacement or key adjustment, which is repair-tech work
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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Standard size
Sized for common tone holes rather than a specific model, so it fits across typical woodwinds.
Detail 03
Hand tool, no chemicals
Nothing to soak into pads. Safe for routine use after playing.
Detail 04
Under ten dollars
Consumable. Replace it once it stops picking up moisture cleanly.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Doesn't clean the bore. You still need a swab for that.
- 02Use gentle pressure. Pads under the keys tear easily.
- 03No cleaning solution included, and none is needed for tone holes.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does a tone hole cleaner do?
It clears moisture and residue from the tone holes on a woodwind, which is a common source of gurgling and stuffy-sounding notes.
02Will it damage my pads?
Not with light pressure. Work the tool into the hole gently and avoid pushing against the pad surface above it.
03Does this replace a swab?
No. A swab dries the bore. This handles the holes, which a swab pulls past without cleaning.
04Does it fit clarinet and saxophone?
It's a standard-size tool meant for typical woodwind tone holes rather than one specific instrument.
