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Re: Good cork grease?

Author: Caroline Smale
Date: 2012-08-30 11:13

I take a different view - I prefer the small tubs just because you have to apply it with your finger - that way you can use only the smallest amount and rub it well into the cork surface.
Many user's of lipstick tubes apply it just like lipstick and don't rub it into the cork, result is that majority of grease gets scraped off again as soon as joint is assembled and ends up all over the body of the instrument.
I now only stock the Dr Slick and only in tubs for above reason - usually have to give my customers a little demo (lecture?) on best way to apply grease.

Tip for those dumb Buffet double cases. Try and put the bell on by only a minimal amount when putting back in the case, usually 1/3 to 1/2 way on still allows the joint to go in.
This especially helps because Buffet put a slight taper in their sockets (WHY Buffet WHY???) and so cork is also not quite as fully compressed when partially on.

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