BlowDry Brass: Keep your horn safe and clean!

Increíble! No conocía este producto pero la trompeta queda impresionante en unos minutos Gracias Josh!!

I was pleasantly surprised to see a kit tucked into the case of the Manchester Pocket Trumpet I recently purchased from ACB. I am not exactly a germophobe, but as an RN understand that microbes, including fungi, like dark moist places and have tried to maintain my instruments pulling an absorbent cloth through the lead pipe. Works great there, but what about the rest of the instrument? Plus, I was leery about removing the tuning slide after I played each day -- would seem to add extra wear and tear and if I wasn't careful, it could hit the bell. I find this product works exactly as advertised. The isopropyl alcohol (comes in a small container in which to soak the pad) will need replaced fairly regularly as it evaporates and gets nasty after repeated uses of the sponge. It also serves as a lubricant to help the sponge pass through the horn. The directions are clear on how to use it. The sponges passes easily through the horn with the keys up or with all the keys down. You can track the progress of the sponge as it "pops" through the valves. I put the sponge into the lead pipe after squeezing nearly all of the alcohol out. The isopropyl alcohol tends to dry the interior and it also seems to push the condensate along (you'll hear gurgling sometimes, even after you've used the water keys before starting the process). The only issue I had was with a cornet from 1950 in great condition, but with a repair near the third valve slide (expertly done). For some reason the sponge got hung up, but it was easy to retrieve by gently removing the third piston after removing its slide. The sponge seemed no worse for the wear. I have been contemplating using another sponge partially soaked in valve oil to push through the horn. I imagine the pads won't last as long. Bottom line -- works as advertised.

Need to make sure the sponge bits stay soaked in the isopropyl alcohol so they blow through properly.

This is a great product! I always use this when I have a new horn or just cleaned my older horns. It keeps the maintenance on the horn very minimal.

A few weeks ago, Josh, a member of the staff at Trent Austin recommended BlowDry Brass as an excellent product to use to keep my horn clean. He couldn’t have been more right and I’m so grateful to him for the tip. The product is simple to use and the easily accessed videos provide clear instruction as to how best to use it. The one thing to remember is that you have to start out with a clean horn for the product to work as intended. But if you take the time to clean your horn before using BlowDry the first time you may never have to clean it again! I’ll be using it religiously from now on and throwing out a bunch of rags, brushes and swabs that I won’t be needing in the future. If you try it and follow the instructions I feel sure you’ll be satisfied with the end result.

Easiest way to keep your horn clean and maintained. I've been very impressed so far as it's hard to find a product that is so simple yet very effective. If you don't have this kit, it's almost a necessity to have in your daily routine

I have reordered this product because I needed it for a second trumpet. Is is quick and easy to use. It fits easily in a trumpet case. It does what it says it will do. I will reorder as the need arises.

This works really well on a piston Courtois 155r flugelhorn and an old rotary kuhlohorn. My concerns about the bits getting stuck were groundless as the foam is soft and very flexible. As far as the way the method works this is a 5* product. But it is really very expensive considering the materials, especially for a Brit who cannot access it anywhere at home. 10 bits, enough rubbing alcohol to load a single bit, (you have to buy your own as soon as you run dry which is within a week) a tiny plastic ‘jar’ for the bit, so small it makes picking the bit out and squeezing the excess alcohol into it quite difficult. Oh and a piece of old fashion tobacco pipe cleaner for drying the mouthpiece and pushing the bit into the lead pipe. 22 dollars! But it works well, dries out the horn internally and really helps prevent mould, bacteria and the gunk that can so easily accumulate. I’m awaiting a brand new 4 valve kuhlohorn from Germany in the next few months and intend to use the Blow Dry system from the start. I guess you have to ignore the fact that the actual materials cost less than a dollar: it’s a great idea and it works. I recommend it. Someone had to develop the idea etc so it’s hard to begrudge them their profit. But I’m very glad I didn’t have to pay mrsp, which is, I think outrageous. As for dealing with ACB, I couldn’t recommend them more highly: attentive, speedy responses to queries and quick dispatch.

Great product! Only takes a few minutes to clean your horn after playing and totally worth it.