Oil recorder

1. What is recorder oil?
2. What oil should I use on my recorder?
3. How often should you oil recorder?
4. What is recorder grease used for?

What is recorder oil?

Oil your wooden recorder to keep it in tip top condition and prevent it drying out. All wooden recorders need to be oiled from time to time in order to protect them from the moisture generated during playing. Oiling maintains beauty of sound and response.

What oil should I use on my recorder?

It is advisable to use sweet almond oil since its consistency is thin and odourless. It can be applied easily and does not leave any sticky remains. This vegetable oil is absorbed by the pores of the wood and forms a film that protects the recorder from moistness.

How often should you oil recorder?

It often depends on factors such as the physical environment, the type of wood and how often the instrument is played. But typically, recorders need to be oiled between two and four times each year. And even an instrument that is not played should be oiled at least once a year.

What is recorder grease used for?

Joint grease for recorders is used to keep cork joints and O rings lubricated to ensure easy assembly. This canister is specially made to fit inside the case of most recorders.