Klarinet Archive - Posting 000121.txt from 2003/03

From: list-klarinet@-----.net (Paul Ebersman)
Subj: Re: [kl] cork grease and legere reeds
Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2003 14:48:50 -0500

Joe> While I agree with this assessment, let me point out that
Joe> "Dr. Slick" is described as a natural formulation. "Dr. Syntek"
Joe> is synthetic:

Joe> http://www.doctorsprod.com/

Sue> So, okay. They offer both. They say both of their products are
Sue> somehow better that traditional cork grease. So does it really
Sue> matter which one we use? Sue

The syntek is "thinner" but lasts longer between application. I'm not
as fond of it on clarinet, since the thinness means it seems to get
all over, not just on the cork. I use the syntek on the neck cork for
my saxes. The Dr. Slick is more like lip balm. It goes where you put
it. It's not quite as slippery as the Syntek and it has to be applied
more often but I prefer it on my clarinet, as it doesn't seem to goop
up the tenon as much.

Overall, I've been quite happy with all the stuff I've tried from
Doctor's Products. The bore oil works well too and the Gonzalez reeds
do seem to have less DOAs per box.

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