Clarinet Bore Oil by Weinberg - How to oil your clarinet

[@cygnetdoc]

I bought a Backun clarinet from Anton a couple of weeks ago. He couldn't have been more helpful . Wonderful . I also bought a mouthpiece made by him which is really good and with it you get a great sound and tuning. Many many thanks. I recommend Dawkes and Anton for any advice -- well worth visiting personally.

[@dawkesmusic]

+Anthony Warren Thanks for the positive feedback. Glad you had a great experience with us :)

[@NicholasWiewiora]

Thanks a lot! This really helped! I want my Buffet e11 to be well maintained lol

[@1cleandude]

Excellent my good man bravo!🙏🏻

[@clarinetdream25]

After oiling how long should the instrument sit before playing again?

[@dawkesmusic]

15-20 mins is usually fine. But we generally advise oiling the bore after playing, i.e not just before session.

[@manofmusicx]

i looked this information up for my african blackwood rt shepherd bagpipes thanks alot

[@ericf7063]

I have a wood clarinet that hasn't been played I many years and oiled infrequently. So far, there aren't any cracks or warps. I'm looking for a more permanent method of storage/preservation. I'm thinking of a good oiling then vacuum sealing it. I wanted a professional opinion before doing this

[@dawkesmusic]

Hi, we would not vacuum seal the clarinet as it prevents the wood from breathing naturally. The oiling is good and a case ( containing a humidifier) that is not kept in a damp or contrastingly airing cupboard would be best. Ideally the instrument should be played as this also keeps it regularly moist and will inhibit bore shrinkage.

[@ericf7063]

+dawkesmusic. Thank you for replying. I'll make other plans. In the interim since my question, I've spoken to woodworkers and they essentially agree.

[@olcaybirdal2503]

Does this bore oil clarinet tone effect? Thank you.

[@IamUncledeuce]

Thank you!

[@Bruno-oj8se]

And nothing on the outside of the instrument?

[@dawkesmusic]

Correct. There is no need to do anything to the wood on the outside of the instrument.

[@Bruno-oj8se]

@@dawkesmusic Tnx 👍