INSTRUMENT CARE
Lubricants, Bore Treatments
Woodwind All. A bore and pad spray treatment; reduces water problems. 2 oz. spray can.
Cork Grease. A twist tube of unscented grease.
Bore Oil. A plastic bottle containing about 1.25 oz. Apply sparingly with an old swab or a feather. Contains petroleum distilates. (Caution: oily rags can be a fire hazard. Always hang up rags to dry before discarding.)
Needle Oiler. Filled with fine key oil. Apply key oil only where it is needed and avoid messy spills.
Cork Grease Box. F. Loree. Round, empty, screw top container to hold cork grease. Fits most French style cases.
For routine "user" maintenance between visits to your double reed technician.
Oboe Care Kit. Contains: needle oiler with key oil, bore oil, staple brush (also cleans octave wells), humidifier, silver cloth, silk swab, carrying case.
Bassoon Care Kit. Contains: needle oiler with key oil, finger hole brush, bocal brush, humidifier, silver cloth, silk swab (for wing & boot), carrying case.
A "Dampit" humidifier stores moisture and releases it gradually. It helps to maintain a more stable humidity level in the body of a wooden instrument, as well as keeping cork- and leather pads more resilient. Essential in regions with dry climates, but useful elsewhere during periods of low humidity. Directions for use are included.
Oboe & E/horn Cozies. Just put your instrument on its stand and slip the insulated cozy over it to help keep it warm and dry. Ideal for doublers.
Cork Grease. A twist tube of unscented grease.
Bore Oil. A plastic bottle containing about 1.25 oz. Apply sparingly with an old swab or a feather. Contains petroleum distilates. (Caution: oily rags can be a fire hazard. Always hang up rags to dry before discarding.)
| Lorée Natural Bore Oil "Mixture of biological oils 100% pure and natural" - pesticide free vegatable oil. |  |
Needle Oiler. Filled with fine key oil. Apply key oil only where it is needed and avoid messy spills.
| Forrests Microfiber Cloth This 12"x12" white microfiber cloth is 10 times finer and softer than silk and will not scratch. Light weight, very durable, super absorbent, lint free and washable. |
| Silver Polish Cloth 15 " X 12 1/2" Chemically treated cloth cleans silver keys and inhibits tarnish formation. |
Cork Grease Box. F. Loree. Round, empty, screw top container to hold cork grease. Fits most French style cases.
Bassoon Kit
For routine "user" maintenance between visits to your double reed technician.
Oboe Care Kit. Contains: needle oiler with key oil, bore oil, staple brush (also cleans octave wells), humidifier, silver cloth, silk swab, carrying case.
Bassoon Care Kit. Contains: needle oiler with key oil, finger hole brush, bocal brush, humidifier, silver cloth, silk swab (for wing & boot), carrying case.
Humidifiers
A "Dampit" humidifier stores moisture and releases it gradually. It helps to maintain a more stable humidity level in the body of a wooden instrument, as well as keeping cork- and leather pads more resilient. Essential in regions with dry climates, but useful elsewhere during periods of low humidity. Directions for use are included. Oboe & E/horn Cozies. Just put your instrument on its stand and slip the insulated cozy over it to help keep it warm and dry. Ideal for doublers.
