Bamboo Flute Care

prunci · Post by **prunci** » Thu Apr 04, 2002 10:25 pm

I've just purchased an Olwell bamboo flute. Could anyone offer some suggestions for cleaning and maintenance? Thanks very much.

toddyboy50 · Post by **toddyboy50** » Fri Apr 05, 2002 8:35 am

Olwell suggests soaking some olive or almond oil monthly on the inner bore. That's about it, except don't leave it out in the sun

- Tod

prunci · Post by **prunci** » Fri Apr 05, 2002 8:18 pm

Thank you, Tod. Should I take that to mean that it is not necessary to swab it out after playing? My only concern is that the bore and internal tuning may be somewhat delicate (more so than those of a hardwood flute). I don't want to damage the flute by dragging a swab through it constantly if that's not recommended.

Thanks again,
Paul

toddyboy50 · Post by **toddyboy50** » Sun Apr 07, 2002 10:17 am

It should also be swabbed out after playing, and I wouldn't worry about damaging it any more than a wood flute... mine have no problems after more than a year - Tod