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PRO-OIL HYBRID 141-A7 (2 oz) $7.00 (8 oz- $16.00)
Professional quality horns have valves which are carefully honed to more
perfectly match their valve casings. They are generally lapped by hand using a
procedure which yields a much smaller gap between the piston surface and the
valve casing. This, in turn, results in a tighter fitting valve. There are
significant benefits to this approach, but some precision valves are so tight
that, without a special valve oil, the valves tend to seize in the casing after
a short playing time. In other words, very small changes are exaggerated when
playing a professional quality horn. Musicians who make their living with their
horn require an oil that not only is exceedingly fast and smooth, but also an
oil that must not slow down during their performance. To meet the challenge, the
paradox of two competing properties: high speed and endurance, had to be solved.
In 1991, MusiChem embarked on a new research program based on 20 years
experience, laboratory testing of numerous candidate components, and intensive
field testing by more than 50 world class musicians working in all kinds of
playing conditions. The oil that resulted from this unparalleled effort employs synthetic and non-synthetic components, hence the name PRO-OIL HYBRID was chosen. The current formula (141-A7) is the first in a generation of maximum performance piston valve oils. This colorless and odorless oil does not contain kerosene, silicone, or Teflon, and therefore will not cause a build up. It is sold in a protective clear package, and contains important information about cleaning the valves and valve casings prior to the first application of HYBRID. When it comes to professional quality hyper-tight piston valves, no other valve oil compares to PRO-OIL HYBRID (141-A7). PRO-OIL HYBRID is guaranteed to be the fastest, longest lasting piston valve oil in the world or your money back. No other company can or does make that claim.
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ROTOR (2 oz) $4.00
This is an oil for the other type of valve (rotary). Although both
PRO-OIL RED and PRO-OIL HYBRID will work well on rotary valves, this
type of valve has different performance criteria, and needs a radically
different type of oil.
Rotary valves enjoy the benefits of an actual (spindle) bearing instead
of a simple sliding surface. Except for lubrication of the
bearing, rotary valves do not need the frequent lubrication, which is
common with piston valves. However, unlike piston valves, the surface of
most rotary valves is raw brass. In an environment rich in carbon
dioxide, moisture, and electrolytes (breath aerosols), the brass valves
undergo constant attack. The formation of copper and zinc
carbonates can becomes so severe that dezincification and carbonate
buildup eventually cause the valves to be immovable or destroyed
altogether. When ROTOR was developed, an effective corrosion inhibitor was added. The combination of this inhibitor and several non-evaporating lubricants results in an oil that dramatically retards corrosion by passivating the brass surface while simultaneously enhancing the smooth feeling of the rotary valve movement. ROTOR is the best choice for the serious musician playing on an expensive rotary valve instrument (e.g., the French horn). It is also the best choice for student rental programs because these players are less inclined to oil their valves routinely (if ever).
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GREASE Ultra-Light formula (1 oz) $4.00
This product is great for any slide on a brass instrument.
This is especially ideal for the “trigger slides” (1st
and 3rd) on trumpet, that are meant to be manipulated quickly
which require a very light lubricant. Although a mixture of valve
oil and anhydrous lanolin is one popular approach, it is only marginally
effective because of valve oil evaporation and melting of the lanolin.
The Ultra-Light formula is the lowest viscosity grease available. It
will not melt or run off the slide. It will not freeze and it is also
non-toxic. Additionally this formula is transparent so as to minimize
any possible clothing staining. The light viscosity of this grease is also appropriate for the slides on French horns. Since these slides are frequently pulled to remove accumulated moisture, the grease must not only keep the slides in place, but it must reset quickly and frequently. Although many musicians use this grease on the main tuning slide, it doesn’t have all the necessary properties ideal for the different responsibilities of the main tuning slide. The best grease for that is the Ultra-Heavy Grease.
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GREASE Ultra-Heavy formula (1/2 oz) $4.00
The main tuning slide of a brass instrument is slightly unique in it’s
responsibility. It is meant
to be adjusted for tuning, but once set, it must not move easily on its
own. The grease to accomplish this must be very tacky so as to not
wander or get squeezed off the slide. It must also be thick enough
to avoid any air leaks or unintended movement. Ultra-Heavy tuning
slide grease is the tackiest and thickest grease possible. Despite
this, the grease allows precise, reproducible and smooth positioning of
the main tuning slide.
A common problem with short slides and those that are left in place for
a long time is the tendency for the joints to corrode. The tacky
character of a small amount of this grease eliminates those problems.
The grease is pure white, non-toxic, and is essentially odorless.
It will not melt, freeze, or discolor brass.
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