Hodge Silk Oboe Swab - Black

Premium, Scratch-Free Moisture Removal for Delicate Bores

Protect the internal mechanics and tone quality of your instrument with the Hodge Silk Oboe Swab (Black). Designed by a professional oboist, this premium cleaning swab is meticulously crafted to safely and effectively pull moisture from the highly sensitive, narrow bore of the oboe. Perfect for student, intermediate, and professional instruments, this essential accessory ensures your tone holes stay dry and helps prevent costly wood cracks.

What sets this authentic Hodge swab apart is its 100% natural silk construction. Silk is renowned for having incredibly thin, compressible fibers that easily glide through the extremely tight upper joint of the oboe without bunching or getting stuck. Despite its lightweight feel, silk is highly absorbent, lifting away damaging condensation and saliva instantly. The lint-free design leaves behind zero stray fibers to snag on delicate pad mechanisms or water keys.

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Product Benefits

• Compressible Non-Jam Design: The uniquely compressible nature of pure silk ensures the fabric passes smoothly through the narrowest parts of the oboe bore, virtually eliminating the risk of a stuck swab.
• Superior Absorbency: Wicks away moisture and condensation rapidly, protecting delicate bladder pads from water damage and preventing wood rot or cracking in grenadilla instruments.
• Lint-Free Fabric: Premium weave guarantees that no fuzzy threads or residue are left inside the bore to interfere with vital pad seals or airflow.

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Key Features

• Features a generous length of high-quality, lightweight black silk that handles daily cleaning routines with ease.
• Includes a flexible, non-marring safety weight attached to a sturdy pull-cord, allowing you to drop the line safely through the instrument joints without scratching the bore.
• Designed to drop completely through the entire assembled oboe, saving you time during quick rehearsal breaks.
• Universally recommended by double-reed instructors and repair technicians for proper daily instrument maintenance.

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Technical Specifications

Manufacturer	Hodge Products, Inc.
Material	100% Pure Natural Silk
Color	Black
Instrument Fit	Oboe (Full-length pull-through capability)
Design Profile	Weighted pull-cord design, highly compressible
Safety Profile	Lint-Free, Non-Abrasive, Safe for wood and plastic bodies