Hodge Silk Soprano Saxophone SwabHodge saxophone swabs are made with pure silk and use a plastic coated lead weight. They are designed to go all the way through the fully assembled saxophone. There is no need to remove the neck or carry a separate swab for the neck. This is a great convenience. The Qualities of Silk All Hodge silk swabs are made from 100% silk. Silk is very absorbent, soaking up water in instruments better than any other natural material on the market, including both