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Re: Taking care of a wood clarinet

Author: Bob Phillips
Date: 2011-12-18 18:02

Norman's statement on bore oil is right on.

I use Doctor's Grenadoil. He's a chemist, figured out the composition of the natural oil in grenadilla wood, and manufactures it. I apply it until the bore is saturated (there is still a film of liquid oil in the bore after 24 hours from application). I do this when condensation starts to be a problem in the tone holes.

I showed my symphony pro teacher my beautiful, shiny bore --from the Grdadoil, and he said, "So what? I never oil my clarinets." ( I take his advice on EVERYTHING else. )

Bob Phillips

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