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Re: Alternative bore oils

Author: Fuzzy
Date: 2023-06-29 00:34

This has been one of my favorite bore oil threads.

Thanks to symphony1010, lmliberson, kdk, etc. for referring back to the manufacturers, early clarinet articles, etc.

In searching the various clarinet manufacturer's websites just now (6/28/2023), I couldn't really find any that recommended oiling the bore - with one exception.

I found some (like the link provided by symphony1010 to Peter Eaton) recommending AGAINST oiling the bore. I found some (like Buffet) that recommend AGAINST oiling the bore - but carefully word it so that there is a little ambiguity about whether this only pertains to new instruments, or all instruments. And one (Yamaha) which doesn't really voice a bias one way or the other about oiling, but lists oiling the bore as "an option" for seasonal care (they also list bore oil for sale next to the article.)

Uebel, on the other hand seemed to stand out as the lone manufacturer which recommends routine oiling of the bore. (Specifically with a product they sell.)

Perhaps some of you know of others (or perhaps have correspondence from a specific manufacturer) which show support of oiling the bore?

As the websites show at this time, it appears most manufacturers recommend against bore oil - with only one explicitly supporting it.

I find it somewhat humorous, that the manufacturers who recommend bore oil, or mention it as an option - also sell their preferred oil. This leaves open the question whether there's a financial/marketing reason for the recommendation. Of course, it could also be explained by a true belief that their bore oil provides the "best care" for their clarinets.

Perhaps I'll check the wayback machine and see what these same companies were saying some years ago. If I have time, I'll post the results.

Fuzzy
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