Does Chop Saver Work?

jkhoward99 · Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 10:15 am Post subject: Does Chop Saver Work?

I've seen it all over the internet...does Chop Saver really work?
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jscahoy · Veteran Member Joined: 07 Mar 2007 Posts: 415

Contrary to some reviews out there, it's not a miracle product that will boost range and endurance. If it really did that, they could charge a hundred buck a tube. For me it does seem to help beat up chops get back to feeling normal, somewhat faster than using nothing.

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starkadder · Heavyweight Member Joined: 01 May 2008 Posts: 542

It is a good lip balm. It is nicer feeling and better tasting than Chapstick or Carmex, and it does what it says it will do, which is protect and relieve chapped lips. I recommend you try it. Splurge -- it costs like $4.00 for a tube.

Sadly, it didn't make me sound like Phil Smith either. Bummer...

Turkle · Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 11:29 am Post subject:

I didn't like it very much, but my twin brother, also a trumpet player, loves it. Go figure. Like any cosmetic product, some will love it and some not so much, mostly based on your unique body chemistry. For $4 a tube, it's certainly worth giving it a shot! I think a lot of players here like it a lot.
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tanda · Veteran Member Joined: 19 Jan 2004 Posts: 177

Well in my younger days I used to really beat myself up at work sometimes and the next morning I would feel still beat up instead of having fresh chops. I found that if I used Chopsaver before I went to bed on a day that I was beat to hell then the next morning I did feel very fresh again.

So in that sense, it works. For me. Can't say what it would do for you. But for me, when I push it too much, I will use chopsaver and get a good nights sleep and feel good to go the next morning.

Chopsaver + a good nights sleep = fresh chops. For me.

ENINCA · Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 12:34 pm Post subject: lip balm

It's just lip balm. It's pretty good as lip balm, but there are a lot of them out there that are just as good at less than half the price.
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Brad361 · Posted: Thu May 28, 2015 12:22 pm Post subject: Re: lip balm

RandyTX · Posted: Thu May 28, 2015 12:33 pm Post subject:

It works as mute cork grease in a pinch. Did you have something else in mind?
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houdini1313 · Veteran Member Joined: 24 Feb 2008 Posts: 360

I use chopsaver daily. It has quality ingredients, available widely (Kroger supermarket near me has both versions) ....AND it supports a fellow trumpet player that stands behind his product. It may not be for everyone (I cant put anything on my lips before I play) but it is worth trying, and worth every penny over the chemical laden "chap sticks" that are out there.
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david mickley · Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 4:39 pm Post subject:

I've been using it since before it became available to the public. A friend of mine is a very good teacher and brass tech and had a few tubes to hand out. It is very good in helping my chops recover but have found out for me not to use it before playing.
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gregplo · Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 5:22 pm Post subject:

Chop Saver didn't work for me, but I love Burt's Bees (Honey Lip Balm with Vitamin E). Remember that what works for one person may not work for the next person...you need to try it for yourself and see if it works for YOU. Just like horns and mouthpieces...
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jazzman99 · Heavyweight Member Joined: 11 Jun 2013 Posts: 535

It works great for me. I don't go anywhere without a tube or two. But if you don't wanna pay that much for chapstick, you should try Avon's Care Deeply. That's the chapstick that Allen Vizzutti uses. I'm not saying that just because he uses it it's worth more than gold, but it's probably worth while if he uses it.
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mafields627 · Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 6:45 am Post subject:

I'm not a fan of heavy feeling lip balms, so I always recommend Blistex Complete Moisture to my students.
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Monster Oil · Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2015 4:08 pm Post subject:

Love this stuff. Obviously it's not going to work miracles, but it's really good. Close runners-up are probably Burt's and Jack Black. On an extreme day Blistex can help - but not too often.

I've got about a half-dozen sticks of ChopSaver around all the time. It's my go-to.

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bach_again · Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2015 4:21 pm Post subject:

I try not to use balm. When I need it: cold&dry, this is one I like because I'm not allergic to it! Many balms make my lips swell. Carmex one of the worst!!
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