How can I choose the best trumpet valve oil?
In order for your pipe to play properly, you must regularly lubricate the valves with a tubular valve. Choosing the best valve oil may include an attempt error, because it all depends on your preferences and on what tube you play. For tight valves and very fast response, the best choice is oil from the light valve. For older or looser valves, heavy oil is often required. Vall oil is relatively cheap and easily accessible in music stores, online and through catalogs.
There are two basic types of valve oil: natural and synthetic. Natural oil valve oil is based on oil. Synthetic oil is usually more expensive than natural oil and is not commonly used. Some experts argue that synthetics work well with newer tools and that natural oil works better with older tools, but in many cases the choice of oil is personal preference. Vintage trumpets have a lot of use usually have more space and work better with thicker oil. In some cases, manufacturers of a throwNotes your trumpet valve oil as heavy, light or regular. This applies to the thickness of the oil. Heavy oils are usually used with loose valves and light oils with tight valves.
The valve oil, especially its thickness, will affect how the valve reacts. Some musicians prefer their valves to have a slight resistance, while others want a valve that slips up and down with the lightest touch. The only way to find out what oil is for you and your tool is to try different types.
The valves should be thoroughly cleaned before testing the new trump valve oil. Mixing natural oils can cause the valves to hold and mix synthetic and natural oils can cause harmful corrosion to the tool. Corrosion usually requires chemical treatment, is expensive and must be performed by a professional tool repairman.
Although it may seem triviIl, it is important to consider packing the trumpet valve oil. Most of them come in some type of bottle, but the lid or cap can change the ease of release of liquid. Consider a few minutes before or during the test and think about whether the bottle would easily release oil. Even the best valve oil, if it cannot be easily released, will be unused.
Many new trumpets have a small bottle of trumpet valve oil included in the device case. Advanced players agree that this oil is usually not high quality, usually does not last too long and provides unsatisfactory results. Because even good valve oil is relatively cheap, it is worth throwing the valve oil, which is supplied with the tool and buy a product of better quality.