Rico Premium Cork Grease 1 Tube Lipstick Style For Woodwind Clarinet Saxophone

Rico Premium Cork Grease 1 Tube Lipstick Style For Woodwind Clarinet Saxophone
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Original price was: $11.00.Current price is: $9.00.

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Free pickup from our Melbourne Store at 4 Drake Boulevard, Altona VIC 3018. Your order will typically be ready by the next business day. We recommend calling us on (03) 8360 7799 beforehand to check it's ready for collection.

Rico Cork Grease – Professional Woodwind Joint Protection

Ensure smooth assembly and prevent damage to your instrument with Rico Cork Grease (SKU: RCRKGR01). Designed by D'Addario, this high-quality lubricant is a must-have for all woodwind players. It provides a protective barrier for the cork joints of saxophones, clarinets, oboes, and bassoons, allowing for effortless assembly while maintaining a secure, airtight seal.

The Angkor Music Workshop Perspective

In our Melbourne woodwind repair department, torn tenon corks are a frequent issue—and they are almost always caused by a lack of lubrication. When a cork is dry, it creates high friction during assembly, which eventually leads to the cork peeling or crumbling. We recommend Rico Cork Grease because its consistency is perfect for the Australian climate; it doesn't get too thin in summer or too stiff in winter. The "lipstick" applicator is particularly clever because it keeps the grease off your fingers and prevents you from over-applying, which can actually saturate and soften the adhesive holding the cork in place.

Practical Maintenance for Every Woodwind Player

1. Mess-Free Application

The lipstick-style tube allows you to apply the grease directly to the cork. No more greasy fingers or messy residue on your instrument's finish or pads.

2. Universal Compatibility

Whether you play the Soprano Sax, Bb Clarinet, or Oboe, this formula is safe for all natural and synthetic corks, ensuring a consistent fit every time.

3. Friction Reduction

By reducing the force required to join instrument sections, you put less stress on the delicate keywork and tenon joints, extending the life of your instrument.

4. Airtight Seal

Beyond lubrication, Rico grease helps maintain the structural integrity of the cork, ensuring it stays plump enough to provide a perfect airtight seal for better intonation.

Maintenance Tip

A little goes a long way. Apply a thin layer to the cork and use your thumb to rub it in until the cork feels smooth. If your joints are already very tight, don't force them—bring your instrument into our Altona store for a professional cork sanding to prevent a breakage mid-performance.

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Technical Specifications

Brand / SKU Rico (D'Addario) / RCRKGR01
Applicator Type Lipstick-style Twist Tube
Instrument Suitability Saxophone, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Recorder
Primary Function Lubrication and Cork Preservation
Safety Safe for Natural and Synthetic Corks
Authorized Seller Angkor Music Melbourne

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I apply cork grease?
For new instruments or fresh corks, you may need to apply it every time you play. For established corks, once or twice a week is usually sufficient. If you feel any resistance when putting the instrument together, it’s time for a re-application.

Can I use this on my flute?
Most modern flutes have metal-to-metal joints (tenons) which should actually be kept clean and dry. Cork grease is strictly for instruments that use cork as the joining material, such as clarinets and saxophones.

Is this safe for student instruments?
Absolutely. In fact, it is highly recommended for students, as they are the most likely to accidentally bend keys while trying to force a dry joint together. Using Rico Cork Grease makes assembly much safer for young players.

Additional information

Weight 0.0000 kg
type

Care and Maintenance
Instrument

Woodwind
Instrument Family

Woodwind

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