Author: GBK
Date: 2007-08-22 12:58
Dr. Omar Henderson of Doctor's Products is currently completing the final field testing of his latest product Grenad-Oil®
As explained to me, this is the first faithful recreation of the natural oil found in Grenadilla wood and is now the closest choice available to replenish the actual lost natural oils in grenadilla instruments.
By using modern scientific techniques, Dr Henderson has accurately measured the chemical content and recreated the oil composition using pure compounds and extracts from actual grenadilla wood and now offers this high end product for the discerning musician.
I was one of a panel of volunteer testers who was asked to try the new Grenad-Oil® for our initial impressions and opinions.
Although the long term benefits of any oil are the subject of much discussion, these were some of my thoughts and findings after testing and using of the Grenad-Oil® product:
- The oil had a pleasant nutty aroma and is thoughtfully packaged in an amber bottle to help provide a long shelf life.
- Testing of the oil on both the bore and exterior surface of the clarinet showed that it absorbed into the wood with ease, leaving a nice, even sheen.
- The depth of the natural wood grain was highlighted and more apparent after oiling
With this brief, superficial testing it is obviously impossible to determine long term benefits and effects, but for those who do regularly oil their instruments and feel that replenishing a grenadilla clarinet with actual grenadilla oil makes sense, then this would be a product worth investigating.
If you have questions (scientific, chemical, or consumer related) about this new product, Dr Henderson has agreed to answer them personally off-line at doctorsprod@mindspring.com and perhaps make a future posting on the bulletin board if questions arise after the product is released.
Perhaps others who are also currently testing this product will add their impressions.
Disclaimer - the testing panel of musicians, educators and repair technicians was strictly voluntary and no one was compensated for their time or effort...GBK
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