I think about to buy a plastic instrument- a Tiger tuba from Rheinsound.
Does brass have an antimicrobial effekt, more than ABS plastic?
Is a plastic instrument after some times a hoard for germs?
brass vs. plastic: Question to microbiologists
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Ulli
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Re: brass vs. plastic: Question to microbiologists
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brass#Ger ... plications
Who knows if it is more antimicrobial than plastic, but apparently it is somewhat antimicrobial.
Who knows if it is more antimicrobial than plastic, but apparently it is somewhat antimicrobial.
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Re: brass vs. plastic: Question to microbiologists
Wouldn't bet my life on it, though.