Different Brands of Valve Oil?

[Bootleg]

There are so many different brands of valve oil. Some of them say they are long lasting, some say they are better for high speed valve action.

They are all usually priced differently too.

Is there a MAJOR difference to these oils? And is it better to use a different oil for the kind of music your going to play?

or is it irrelevant and get the cheapest on sale holton oil u can find?

lol

[Bruce Lee]

Hi, Bootleg!

Have a look at this thread:

http://www.trumpetherald.com/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=10720&forum=9&6

Best always,
Bruce
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[ZeroMan]

Certain valve oils are synthetic, and others are a made from a "natural" blend of light lubricants with mineral spirits. Certain manufacturers have added bells and whistles to their valve oils; for example, Zaja sells a line of scented oils. Music-Chem sells valve oils that are supposedly non-toxic. Others simply try and improve their product through R&D, always in the search for the perfect oil: one that evaporates slowly and provides optimal lubrication through any range of temperatures a trumpet and its player are expected to encounter. BINAK is an example of a "high-techhigh performance" lubricant.

Certain valve oils are cheap in every sense of the word. Those oils evaporate quickly and break down at certain temperature extremes. Others work really well, as long as you don't push the temp envelope. Al Cass is a popular choice because it seems to evaporate slowly at room temperature.

I think choosing your valve lubricant is a matter of choice and economics, unless you're doing an unusual number of gigs outside in the cold or in hot weather. In those situations, look around for a valve oil designed to hold up for that sort of playing.

Finally, never mix and match oils while looking for the right (or most cost-effective) one. Certain formulas don't seem to be compatible with other brands, and in those cases your trumpet valves will freeze/gum up.