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Hi, This is my first post on this forum. I have just brought a secondhand Earlham alto sax (12yr old EAS 310 mk2), which has been well used.
The gold Lacquer has corroded in places showing red patches and spot. There are also signs of corrosion around tone holes and some joints. The pads are a little sticky aswell so i wondered if it is possible to submerge the whole thiing in a bath of detergent or similar to remove any build up of grime? I have read elsewhere that lighter fluid is the best way to clean pads to stop them sticking or will powder sheets be best?
I'm really pleased to have my saxophone, with or without the gold lacquer! but would like to give it a bit of maintenace and just get on with learning to play it. Can anyone help?
Thank You,
Steve
The gold Lacquer has corroded in places showing red patches and spot. There are also signs of corrosion around tone holes and some joints. The pads are a little sticky aswell so i wondered if it is possible to submerge the whole thiing in a bath of detergent or similar to remove any build up of grime? I have read elsewhere that lighter fluid is the best way to clean pads to stop them sticking or will powder sheets be best?
I'm really pleased to have my saxophone, with or without the gold lacquer! but would like to give it a bit of maintenace and just get on with learning to play it. Can anyone help?
Thank You,
Steve