Klarinet Archive - Posting 000306.txt from 1995/10

From: Fred Cicetti <cicetti@-----.COM>
Subj: bore oil
Date: Fri, 13 Oct 1995 10:23:17 -0400

Check the KLARINET archives on this one. Lots of stuff.

In short, use an organic oil such as almond or olive. You can get almond
in a drug store. Many experts say it's the best for grenadilla.

Unless you're in a very dry climate, once a year is enough. Apply oil very
lightly with an old swab. Let the horn sit overnight. Don't get it on the
pads. You can put pieces of paper or cellophane under the pads to make
sure no oil gets on them. Wipe out the excess next day.

This advice is a distillation of what you'll find in the archives.

fred cicetti

cicetti@-----.com