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Choosing Swabs

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August - 2016

When Details Make the Difference

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Did you know that playing an unclean instrument may severely affect your health?

In a study presented by the ACAAI - American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - researchers proved that woodwind players could develop an allergic disease as a result of the fungus that can grow inside of instruments. Known as “Saxophone Lung”, it is a type of pneumonia in which the person affected develops an allergic lung disease due to contact with the fungus that thrives in wet conditions.

Recently, a musician from Atlanta who admitted to not cleaning his instrument reported having a chronic cough and a persistent wheeze for over a year, due to neglecting to clean his instrument. Treatments were unsuccessful and X-rays showed that his lungs had signs of calcified lymphatic ganglion.

Previous researchers from the University of Tufts analyzed twenty wind instruments that were similarly neglected and found a myriad of germs, including those responsible for tuberculosis. This 2011 study showed that these germs can remain active anywhere from several hours to several days.

Your instrument is important to you. You spend many hours of work and play with this valuable creative tool. A tool well cared for will provide a more reliable performance than one that has been neglected. Every time you perform, your ability as an artist is considered by demanding audiences. Can you imagine the devastation of your instrument failing due to lack of maintenance?

If pads are not carefully dried after the instrument has been played they will deteriorate at ten times the normal rate. Pads may crack, swell up, and foster fungus growth. If you take steps to maintain and clean your instrument you’ll save money on future repairs, preserve the instrument’s value and promote your own health.

At BG, we care about the health of musicians and their instruments

WHY CLEAN YOUR SAXOPHONE?

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All BG Swabs and Cloths are Hand Made in France

CONTROL # 1 :  FELT IS HAND CUT

CONTROL # 2 :  FELT IS HEAT TREATED TO PREVENT FRAYING

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR SAXOPHONE

- Fast absorbency - No chemical additives- Lint Free - Perfect sewing on edges - Lasts 5 years +- Made in France

SWABSTO CLEAN THE lNSIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT

CARE CLOTHS & GLOVESTO CLEAN THE OUTSIDE

OF THE INSTRUMENTBG Microfiber:

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A33Soprano Sax Microfiber

A33 C Soprano Curved Sax Microfiber

FAST absorbency : 1 pull through is enough. Machine washable. Lasts 5+ years

A30 TTenor SaxMicrofiber + Bamboo & silkRound shape with foam

A30 AAlto SaxMicrofiber + Bamboo & silkRound shape with foam

" BG MICROFIBER "

A30 LTenor Sax Microfiber

A 30Alto Sax Microfiber

A 31Universal : cleans efficiently all mouthpieces and neck Microfiber + plastic insert to protect your mouthpieces

CARE CLOTHS & GLOVESSpecial BG microfiber. Efficient and long lasting  Perfect for all instruments

A62 UDSConcert SwabBlack Microfiber & Silk40 x 25 cm

CONCERT SWAB & DRESS PROTECTION Discreet and elegant. Protects your clothes. Washable

NO CHEMICAL ADDITIVES

A62Universal Microfiber 25 x 29 cm 9,84 x 11,42 in

A62 LUniversal Microfiber42 x 45 cm 16,54 x 17,72 in

A62 GUniversal Microfiber Glove

Replace cigarette paper. Machine washable. Very absorbentEasy, convenient and fast +1000 uses. Lasts 5 + years

A65 SB All saxophones Perfect for repairmen and bandsIn bulk: 30 pcs

A65 S All saxophones

PAD DRYER

1 pc per bag

Reusable plastic box: 30 pcs

NO CHEMICAL ADDITIVES

A80 SSoprano & Alto Sax

ACCESSORIES for SAXOPHONE

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On good reeds increases reed life x 2Gives warmer tone to weak and fuzzy reeds

A80 LTenor & Baritone Sax

A80 LBTenor & Baritone SaxIn bulk: 30 pcsA80 SBSoprano & Alto SaxIn bulk: 30 pcs

REED PERFORMERDISCOVERY PROKITS

DPK ST Sax Tenor A30 L + A11 L + A65 S + A80 L

Reusable

Protects the mouthpiece from damage from teeth & protects the teeth from from annoying vibrations. Reusable

MOUTHPIECE CUSHIONS

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The EssentialsACCESSORIES + SWAB

The SelectionACCESSORIES

DISCOVERY KITS

DPK SA Sax Alto A30 + A11 L + A65 S + A80 S

DKS Alto & Soprano Sax A65 S + A80 S + 2 A11 L

Reusable box: 30 pcs in bulk Reusable box: 48 pcs in bulk

A10 S Black Small 0.8mmA10 L Black Large 0.8mmA11 S Transparent Small 0.4mmA11 L Transparent Large 0.4mmA12 L Transparent Large 0.9mm

A10 SB Black Small 0.8mmA10 LB Black Large 0.8mmA11 SB Transparent Small 0.4mmA11 LB Transparent Large 0.4mm

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COSYYour instrument is invaluable and its protection is a priority 2 options are available depending on your needs

WATERPROOFBlack nylon Washable Designed for marching bandFits in a pocket

A68 N - OUTDOOR COVERSoprano Sax

DUST PROTECTION !THE ELEGANCEBG Red Microfiber BG logo made with Swarovski elements

A68 R - INDOOR COSYSoprano Sax

PT1Tenor Sax

Mouthpieces & neck 1 part

PAAlto & Baritone Sax Mouthpieces

PMLTenor & Baritone SaxMouthpieces

PMSoprano & Alto Sax Mouthpieces

MOUTHPIECE & NECK POUCHES Made from a very soft mesh material to protect your mouthpiece/neck.BG pouches are breathable. Velcro closure

STANDS Excellent stability.  Lightweight & resistant (ABS) Packs flat

A42Soprano Sax

Non Slippery Grips

CAPSMade from ABS. See the table of equivalence on BG Site

Pack of 3 pcs.Pack of 6 pcs

Felt protection to not scratch the bell

20% saving

ACB 3Alto Sax - Fabric Ligature ACB 4 Baritone Sax - Fabric LigatureACB 5Soprano Sax - Fabric LigatureAlto Sax - Metal Ligature

More information on BG site

SCREWS & NUTSSee the table of equivalence on BG Site