Slide lube for older/worn trombone?
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 12:26 am
I'be only used Trombotine on the trombones I've had. What's a good/thicker slide lube for older trombones?
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Re: Slide lube for older/worn trombone?
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 12:38 am
Slide-o-mix would probably be a good option for you because you can dose the mixture yourself...
Re: Slide lube for older/worn trombone?
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 8:11 am
Although some people may be adverse to using it, you might want to try Pledge. It works on my old Holton bassbone that has seen better days but still serves its function as backup horn.
Re: Slide lube for older/worn trombone?
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:51 am
more trombotine
Re: Slide lube for older/worn trombone?
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:58 am
I can't imagine why trombontine wouldn't work. I use it exclusively on a '57 and a '65 Olds. If there is a problem with the slide, send it to these guys. http://www.slidedr.com/" target="_blank No one else touches my slides, period. They have a deal where they send you a wooden box for you to ship your slide back to them. The last time I was in their shop they had slides from pros all over the world in there.
Re: Slide lube for older/worn trombone?
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 12:33 pm
Cold cream and a water filled spray bottle.
Re: Slide lube for older/worn trombone?
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 12:45 pm
There is zero chrome left. But it is a little grabby.bloke wrote:If chrome is missing from inside slide tubes (even if the outside and inside slide tubes are all in perfect condition otherwise), those bare nickel silver places can have a tendency to be "grabby". It is probably best to leave those places alone (not polishing them) and let the articulation of those spots (with the inside of the outside slide tubes) wear directionally. Directional wear will reduce the amount of grabbing.
I do not know which lubricant is best for a worn slide, and the only definition of "worn" that I personally understand is one where chrome is worn away from the inside slide tubes.
Re: Slide lube for older/worn trombone?
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 6:16 pm
Nopebloke wrote: If it's a really wonderful trombone
I thought "York makes great sounding tubas, so there trombones must be the same!" 
Wrong.