Rico RCRKGR01 Cork Grease

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Yamaha is yet another amazing woodwind instrument and accessory brand. Their grease is synthetic, and it works well in all temperatures and climates, so you can use it before any rehearsal or performance. When to Use Cork Grease Taking good care of any instrument is so important, the benefits are almost endless. By taking good care of your clarinet, your instrument will:

The downside with a lip balm is that the moisture effect is for a short period. This means the clarinet can dry faster. As a result, you have to use the lip balm regularly on your clarinet. This may leave a strong residue, thereby affecting the cork in the long run. Whether you’re new to playing the piccolo or have played for years, you may need to use some grease. There are multiple times in which it’s either useful or straight up necessary. Still looking for an alternative? Let’s dive into the options here. From hours of research, here’s a breakdown of the common alternatives to cork grease. Alternative It is also important to remember that just because your clarinet is inside it’s case, it doesn’t mean it’s indestructible! Clarinet are beautiful, but sensitive instruments, and even a small bump or jolt can result in serious damage. It’s always worth investing in a high-quality case if you can. Also, make sure your clarinet is in a safe and secure place when in transport. Other Handy Things to Have in Your Case… Cork grease is made out of a combination of plant oils, such as elm extract, sunflower oil, coconut oil, and hemp seed oil.

How to make homemade cork grease

We advise that you don’t use the swab to dry your mouthpiece, as pulling it through can change it’s surface, therefore change the sound. It is one of the most important cleaning tools every saxophonist should have. Do Saxophones Need Cork Grease? Sometimes people use Vaseline or petroleum jelly. I don’t recommend these because they can destroy the cork as it is oil-based, which defeats part of the purpose of cork grease in the first place. For organic oils, they could go bad over time as well, leaving an unpleasant odor. You don’t want rancid oil on your instrument. Other possible alternatives to cork grease

You may also want to use the grease on a new (or new-to-you) piccolo. Especially for new piccolos, the cork may not have had much (or any) grease applied to it.

Now, you only need a little bit to get good results. If you use too much grease, you could make it slippery. The inside of the piccolo headjoint may get too greasy, and it won’t stay in place. Remember to dry the tenons with your pull-through too (the tenons are where each part of the clarinet fits together, and where moisture often builds up).