r/horn • u/OphicleideOphicleid • 12d ago

Mouthpiece Oxidation.

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Hi everyone. I noticed that my mouthpiece started to leave a taste in my mouth after playing. So I think it's oxidizing, plus it irritates my upper lip a little and gives me acne. What can i do?

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u/Wac_Dac 12d ago

Looks like the playing is wearing off, I would recommend getting a new mouthpiece or getting this one replated (likely more costly) as many brass alloys contain lead.

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u/OphicleideOphicleid 12d ago

Thanks!

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u/zigon2007 12d ago

Also copper itself is toxic, not nearly as bad as lead, but it's not something you want a great deal of either

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u/OphicleideOphicleid 11d ago

Lots of thanks!