The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #120250 Message #2615076
Posted By: Rapparee
20-Apr-09 - 04:05 PM
Thread Name: Bathing a trumpet --- Advice Wanted
Subject: RE: Bathing a trumpet --- Advice Wanted
I've been playing mine since 1964 and haven't bathed it yet. Just blow out the spit valves as needed and oil the valves.
If you feel that you MUST I'd use hot soapy water and a hot rinse and let it all air dry.
Keeping the mouthpiece clean has always seemed more important to me.
Besides, after you take it apart you have to re-tune it.