Author: aread
Date: 2018-02-21 00:44
Let me preface this post by saying that I'm new to the forum and to the world of clarinets. I recently purchased an old Selmer 'Brevete' Clarinet off eBay and dated it to approximately 1929.
Since the Clarinet looked rather dry, (and, since it's winter time here in the Northeast) I decided to go to my local music shop and purchase some bore oil and cork grease. I applied a generous amount to my clarinet (per this tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBWmyBPf9cE) and really didn't think much of it, until I did some further research on the bore oil that I purchased ("C.G. Conn").
After perusing various forum posts, I've read that mineral-based (petroleum) bore oil is everything from harmless and ineffective to potentially damaging to one's instrument. I've also read that it can compromise the acoustics of one's instrument. Apparently, organic, plant-based oils are the way to go.
So, with that being said, I was wondering what the consensus is on this forum, as to the exact nature of mineral bore oil? If it's so harmful, why do so many leading manufacturers put it out on the market, and, why do so many music shops knowingly sell a sub-standard product?
Post Edited (2018-02-21 05:48)
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