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Author: susannah
Date: 2010-11-29 14:19
Is it still available? I did a search on the internet but couldn't find it.
If not, what do people recommend these days?
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Author: PrincessJ
Date: 2010-11-29 14:26
Not sure about Doc's bore oil but I do believe Selmer makes a nice bore oil. I like it. I haven't tried too many different "brands" though.
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Author: Bob Phillips
Date: 2010-11-29 15:03
The grenadoil is spectacular.
You should see the gloss in my bore!
Beats the devil out of anything I've swabbed into my clarinets in 50-years!
Bob Phillips
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2010-11-29 17:29
The other thing about the Doc's bore oil (other than it being great for your clarinet) is that, mixed with vodka and a splash of lime juice, it makes a terrific cocktail*.
*kidding -- please don't try this.
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Author: ned
Date: 2010-11-29 22:37
Bore oil??!! You know why it's called bore oil then, don't you.
That's about as interesting as the type of string tied to your pull-through!
Or pull-throughs............
Or mouthpiece caps.................
Or Chadash barrels.....................whatever they are?
Or any other of the boring topics which seem to be posted here...............I can't believe any one would be remotely interested in this topic................I can't believe that I'm actually taking the time to write this either.
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2010-11-29 23:42
>>>Is that straight up or on the rocks?
The good stuff should be straight up, or at least shaken, not stirred.
Jeff
“Everyone discovers their own way of destroying themselves, and some people choose the clarinet.” Kalman Opperman, 1919-2010
"A drummer is a musician's best friend."
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Author: PrincessJ
Date: 2010-11-29 23:47
'Tis right, ned, but be aware that some of the most monotonous practices can, in the end, be the most rewarding.
Anyhow, the relatively "cheap" bore oil I use has kept my vintage horn well conditioned, I really can't complain, it hasn't cracked once (yet). I recommend oiling to most everyone, it's worth every boring second of applying. :D
-Jenn
Circa 1940s Zebra Pan Am
1972 Noblet Paris 27
Leblanc Bliss 210
1928 Selmer Full Boehm in A
Amateur tech, amateur clarinetist, looking to learn!
Post Edited (2010-11-29 23:49)
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Author: susannah
Date: 2010-11-30 00:39
Thanks guys, no idea why my google searches were so ineffective.
(And I'll just ignore Ned's somewhat bizarre comment!)
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Author: ned
Date: 2010-11-30 02:37
''(And I'll just ignore Ned's somewhat bizarre comment!)''
But, you didn't Susannah, did you?
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..............dunno who this 'Doc' bloke is, but almond oil is what I use, I hardly think anyone else will be interested, but there you go..................
I say, I just thought of a few more items which seem to draw endless discussion on this BB.
#screw oil............try bore oil.
#ligatures............they're just bits of exorbitantly priced rubber, metal, leather (Germans seem to favour string, makes sense actually, it's cheap)........unless, of course, you insist on Selmer string.
#playing or practicing with a cold (or other some such affliction)...................if money is involved what's the problem?
#cork...................another enthralling topic.
#cork grease........what can I add?
#buzzing embouchure...............this is what happens when you don't practice enough.
It's not asking too much is it, if some folks could do an archives search, BEFORE asking a question which will undoubtedly have been asked ad nauseum over the years?
So, now you will be no doubt pleased to learn, this will be my last reply to inconsequential posts unless of course, the overwhelming urge to respond to trivia again overtakes me.
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2010-11-30 12:29
This was not a trivial post. The OP asked if the product was still available. The first few replies dealt specifically with that issue,and where to find the product.
Why you felt compelled to comment on something you felt not worthy of your involvement is a different matter, entirely.
Jeff
“Everyone discovers their own way of destroying themselves, and some people choose the clarinet.” Kalman Opperman, 1919-2010
"A drummer is a musician's best friend."
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Author: Phurster
Date: 2010-11-30 12:32
Many bore oils are petroleum based, very unhealthy if you absorb them. I tried the doc's, I thought it was great but very expensive (especially with the postage).
For a cheap alternative, try Almond oil form the health food store.
Chris.
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2010-11-30 12:41
There are actually two different oils available from the Doc. GreanadOil is rather expensive, but Bore Doctor is much more r easonably priced. Either is a quality product.
Jeff
“Everyone discovers their own way of destroying themselves, and some people choose the clarinet.” Kalman Opperman, 1919-2010
"A drummer is a musician's best friend."
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