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Hi Guys

I seem to have a bit of a problem down the bore of one of my Yidaki, there seems to be a build up and a lot of what appears to be mould or something similar, its crackedand flakey like mould and its white. Hasanybody ever experienced anything like this...... is it dangerous for either my self or the instrument ....... and how do I combat it to get ridand do I need to.

Any sugestions would be greatly recived

TA

It is probably advisable to rinse out your instrument with water after playing if you tend to play for a long time. You could also use tea tree oil or eucalyptus oil to kill the nasties in the bore. Just my thoughts, I don't do either of these as I don't get mould.

Guan

Thanks Guan

You will if you sit still long enough lol

Ill bear those tips in mind I dont think that water is an option up here for spliting the wood etc but will try and get something to kill of the nasties

Mould won't appear like that - mould is greyish, bluish or whitish and fluffy. It doesn't crack away or become flaky. It sounds like it's some kind of accumulated residue from your playing - maybe form something that's been put down the bore previously.

I'd just drop a string through the stick - tie on an old bit of rag and drag it back and forth to remove the excess. You could mositen it a little if it's difficult to shift.

I'm sure it won't kill ya.

thanks peter

Ill give the rag on string a bash see what happens

thanks peter

Ill give the rag on string a bash see what happens

Very old message, but I reply anyway..., I had the same problem.
This problem mostly occurs when you put a didge in a closed bag or something after playing.

It is probably mold, and tea tree oil is good against it. Before you put the oil in it, brush it out with water and a bottle brush stuck with tape on a long bamboo stick! It works for me...

To prevent it, brush your teeth before playing, and don't eat or drink anything else than water whilst playing, this will minimize enzymes and "residues" getting into your didge, serving as nurture for mold...

cheers,
ray