OILING THE CLARINET BORE

[@derycktrahair8108]

The Tech guy I use recommends Sweet Almond Oil. For years I used Linseed Oil and it was terrible because it dried out & built up on the inner openings of the tone holes. Over time there were intonation problems & some notes sounded chocked. What a difference now the Horn is free of that. Thanks to everyone who shares. We learn from each other.

[@jlsmithco]

Lindseed oil can be a problem for sure! We use organic oils including almond in our recipe. Enjoy.

[@emjay2045]

Yes. Had same issue. My clarinet teacher in college recommended Linseed Oil AND : OR organic Almond Oil. Linseed oil - NO GO

[@Braziliense1984]

Linseed oil works fine for bassoons, that are made of maple or other lighter woods. That's not the case for the extremely dense grenadilla or ebony woods.

[@josephtein3835]

I appreciate the information and the demonstration. What about the entire outside of the clarinet body? Does it not need oil also? (Although I imagine the inside, where the breath and saliva build up, would need it more).

[@harrw3168]

Great - I have used almond oil for more than five years - I oil the clarinet twice a year in a similar fashion to above video. I don't care what the nay sayers say about oiling the bore - it is just a bore.

[@jlsmithco]

There are certainly deeply held opinions on the subject!

[@emjay2045]

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[@dmorier05]

Great video, Jeff. Thanks.

[@sallytetting3715]

Do you advise using orange peels to moisten wood clarinets in colder climates? If so how should that be done?

[@zacharycoronado6749]

Please don't do this because of the sugar in the orange peel. Use some kind of humidifier

[@ClaireWill71uk]

Sally Tetting orange oil or citrus oil is corrosive do not use on woodwind instruments.

[@emjay2045]

@@ClaireWill71uk no citrus oils. It’s putting orange peels in the case with the horn. It does work better then any other McGueyver method But if you don’t open that case daily you’re liable to get some moldy orange peels

[@pumpkin464]

How long should you wait to know you have given the oil enough time to penetrate? I am new to the wood clarinet oil regiment. *Over the old question to oil or not let me tell you what I have learned being the son-in-law of a fine cabinet maker. Wood needs oil no matter how dense it is,. My father had tables and cabinets that where oiled and stained routinely over their 100+ life, their still being used, the same cannot be said about the warped cracked furniture left unfinished and oiled. I guess to each their own, oil your clarinet and pass it down to your grandchildren and beyond, or leave it dry and blow it out in 5-10 years.*

[@jlsmithco]

I would typically apply a light coat of oil and look at it the next day to see how dry the wood looks.

[@caturc8075]

Sir, what oil do you use? It's that work for wood clarinet?

[@emjay2045]

Organic Almond oil. Or like he says in this vid - organic Valentino brand oil

[@josephtein3835]

He tells you exactly what oil he uses.

[@Jjayadventurestories]

Hi,, I got a problem in my clarinet can you help me, I lived here in Philippines, and it so rare here to find a technician for clarinet so I decide myself to learn but the problem I encounter is, it is hard to blow, also when blowing the high notes doesn't make any sound, it is hard to blow and it is just queking..

[@jlsmithco]

Thank you for your message. It is hard to say what this issue is. It can be anything from the reed or mouthpiece and possibly a leak or adjustment issue. I'm sorry you don't have a good technician near you. You may wish to buy my "Servicing the Clarinet" book and this may help you get starting with your own repairs. www.jlsmithco.com/books/109023-servicing-the-clarinet-by-j-l-smith

[@aikidragonpiper71]

What kind of bore oil should I use on my bagpipes? My pipes are made of African Blackwood.

[@jlsmithco]

Sorry-just found this. Clarinets and oboes are also usually made of Blackwood as well. While I don't know bagpipes, I expect the Valentino bore oil will work nicely.

[@EjectoSeato333]

what about plastic clarinets?

[@TheCeci4105]

+Peter Ong Don't think they are in need of oil seeing as it isn't made of wood (can't crack) but be sure to clean the inside with a cloth going through after every playing session. That's what i did when i had a plastic clarinet :)

[@emjay2045]

Oil the tennons and screws with KEY oil

[@jlsmithco]

The bore on a plastic clarinet is not oiled.

[@topolinik]

A che serve oliare il clarinetto se il legno non lo assorbe? Si rischia di rovinare i tamponi inutilmente.

[@jlsmithco]

Sì, non vorresti esagerare.

[@josephtein3835]

Se il legno non assorbe l'olio, e inutile oliarlo, ma Jeff ti sta dicendo perche bisogna farlo. Puoi rimuovere le chiavi prima di mettere l'olio, per non rovinare i tamponi. Sarebbe facilissimo.

[@TheKallie3]

Does the Buffet greenline serious need bore oil

[@jlsmithco]

Sorry but I have very limited experience with the Greenline.

[@Lucia-kk4kn]

No..they are made from a epoxi & wood (dust) compound

[@emjay2045]

No. They need NO oiling. Just the joints and screws need key oiling

[@rayrayray4116]

Why not just use the bore oil from Yamaha, the manufacturer? Almond, linseed oil, who cares, use what the manufacturer offers. You’ve spent $1000’s on an instrument to use, save $1 dollar on a bottle of oil that would last you years. Seems stupid to me…. Like using crap cheap $2 per quart oil in your $50k dollar Lexis. Probably these same people on the Lexis forum too… Stupid is as Stupid does

[@jlsmithco]

Thank you for your comment. Oftentimes prepacked oils are synthetic in nature. We prefer organic oils because the nature of wood prefers the natural substances of plants. Our formula is based on a long tradition of oils that work very well over a long period of time. Our recommendations are based on both our experience and research. Certainly, some other manufacturers offer quality oils as well.

[@francescofilippini2020]

ciao , i am francesco Filippini .....oliare il clarinetto non e' il problema del clarinetto. il problema da risolvere e' un' altro ------------bye

[@josephtein3835]

Cos'e questo tuo altro problema, quindi?