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Author: Ryan Young
Date: 2006-01-19 21:09
I recently bought a new Buffet E12 clarinet and I was wondering if their was a product more suited for greasing corks faster than ordinary cork grease. Every few days it seems i need to add more or the standard grease. I know that all new corks go through this period but i was wondering if there was a way to expedite the process. Thanks for the help.
Ryan
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Author: bcl1dso
Date: 2006-01-20 03:12
corks take a while to break in but once there are you don't have to grease them hardly at all
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Author: pewd
Date: 2006-01-20 03:25
if they're too tight, have a tech look at it - its common to have to adjust the corks and/or tenons on a new horn. simple, quick adjustment if done by a good tech.
as to a better grease, doctor's products - click the sponsors link on this page
- Paul Dods
Dallas, Texas
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Author: Chalumeau Joe
Date: 2006-01-21 17:10
I don't want to start any "cork grease" wars or diss the good Doctor (I am fond of his products and use several of them -- no question that I'm a fan). However, I have found that the break-in period with his greases are signficantly longer than those using the "cheap stuff".
I recently went through this experience with two new MPs. I lubed them up well and on a repeated basis using Doc's products when I was breaking them in. It was a struggle every time trying to get them on.
I then used an old can of Selmer grease and the MPs went on much more easily. After this initial break-in, I'm back to using Doc's stuff exclusively and have had no problems since.
I would strongly suggest that you leave shaving the corks as an absolute last resort. I made this mistake years ago when I got a brand new clarinet. The tech shaved them down ("just a bit"), and it worked for about two weeks...but then after that (once they broke in) they became too loose and he had to do a re-cork job.
The other thing that's worked for me with new clarinets with extremely tight corks is to grease them very well, get the pieces on as best you can, and leave the clarinet assembled for a day or two. Repeat this two or three times...the corks will conform, and you should have no problems after that.
OK...these are the things that have worked for me. Let the flames and scathing comments begin.
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Author: LarryBocaner ★2017
Date: 2006-01-21 17:28
I haven't tried the Doctor's products, but many years ago Bill Brannen told me to avoid the "lipstick" type cork greases in favor of Micro--in a little round or square box. Works for me!
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Author: Chalumeau Joe
Date: 2006-01-21 19:19
Larry,
I thought the lipstick stuff was the same as the stuff in the little round box, only in a different package (I've got Micro that comes in both). I'm curious now if there's a formulation difference between them.
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2006-01-21 19:59
Yech. Micro stinks (ie I find it smelly). I prefer La Tromba.
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Ben
Post Edited (2006-01-21 20:04)
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Author: LarryBocaner ★2017
Date: 2006-01-21 20:04
Chalumeau Joe,
My understanding is that the lipstick type has more solvent and less lubricant, therefore is shorter-lived and tends to degrade the glue (shellac) that binds the cork to the tenon. The aroma of the Micro has never bothered me!
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Author: BobD
Date: 2006-01-21 21:33
Nothing today smells like the old cork grease in the little round tin that we used long ago. I can still imagine that smell if I concentrate hard enough and am instantly transported back to hot summer days and clarinet lessons with no air conditioning. Ah such memories.
Bob Draznik
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