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yourbrass Heavyweight Member
Joined: 12 Jun 2011 Posts: 3619 Location: Pacifica, CA, USA
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Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2018 8:47 pm Post subject: The worst-smelling valve oil |
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I had to clean an old Bach bass trumpet today and was reminded of the horrible smell of Slikstuff. It was dirty to the point of black water coming out after repeated scrubbings. And the smell...something to... hopefully forget, but I can't - it's Slikstuff!
Any other nominations for the worst smelling valve oils? _________________ "Strive for tone." -John Coppola
Edwards X-13
ACB MV3C /ACB A1/26 backbore
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zaferis Heavyweight Member
Joined: 03 Nov 2011 Posts: 2310 Location: Beavercreek, OH
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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 2:43 am Post subject: |
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I'm not a fan of the heavily scented ones - Zaja - there are enough bad smell at gigs, I don't need to smell your fruity tootie valve oil across the section.
Back in the day, we ran a gallon of Kerosene through a series of filters.. super cheap and worked great but the fumes were terrible. _________________ Freelance Performer/Educator
Adjunct Professor
Bach Trumpet Endorsing Artist
Retired Air Force Bandsman |
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Sharkbaitboi Veteran Member
Joined: 30 Aug 2018 Posts: 104 Location: Antarctica Symphony
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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 2:49 am Post subject: |
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Blue juice! |
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Yamahaguy Heavyweight Member
Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 3992
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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 4:32 am Post subject: |
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zaferis wrote: | I'm not a fan of the heavily scented ones - Zaja - there are enough bad smell at gigs, I don't need to smell your fruity tootie valve oil across the section. | Hahaha...especially pumpkin spice!!
Yeah, Blue Juice is nasty... |
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warre New Member
Joined: 30 Mar 2012 Posts: 1
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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 5:04 am Post subject: |
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Lamp oil.
Cheap... works...i don't smell it. |
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boog Veteran Member
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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 5:38 am Post subject: |
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For SLIDES, not valves (well, depends on the horn):
Marvel Mystery Oil, the stinkiest stuff on earth!
Makes those slides serve as intonation aids, like they were intended! Cheap, available, and noticeable! Opens your sinuses! Gets you noticed at gigs... |
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Irving Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 5:40 am Post subject: |
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Oils can go bad with age. I don't know technically what happens, when they do go bad, they smell horrible. Even Al Cass will start smelling bad. Suggestion: if your oil has gone bad, don't use it! |
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Manuel de los Campos Heavyweight Member
Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 649 Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 6:09 am Post subject: |
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Holton valve oil, to me the worst _________________ Technology alone is a poor substitute for experience. (Richard Sachs) |
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delano Heavyweight Member
Joined: 18 Jan 2009 Posts: 3118 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 6:30 am Post subject: |
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I agree: Holton. Like you filled up your diesel car too much. |
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loweredsixth Heavyweight Member
Joined: 24 Feb 2005 Posts: 1842 Location: Fresno, California, USA, North America, Earth, Solar System, Orion Arm, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe
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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 10:14 am Post subject: |
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What valve oil was it during the 80s/90s that smelled like a skunk? Was it the stock Yamaha oil? I can't remember, but that was bad! _________________ The name I go by in the real world is Joe Lewis |
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Dayton Heavyweight Member
Joined: 24 Mar 2013 Posts: 1991 Location: USA
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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 11:13 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | Back in the day, we ran a gallon of Kerosene through a series of filters.. super cheap and worked great but the fumes were terrible. |
I used to make valve oil by mixing kerosene and sewing machine oil. Worked quite well but smelled so strongly that it was only safe for outdoor use.... |
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Sharkbaitboi Veteran Member
Joined: 30 Aug 2018 Posts: 104 Location: Antarctica Symphony
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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 11:14 am Post subject: |
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Not valve oil but in orchestra, we used to have a super smelly slide grease that we'd put on each other's trumpets. Wish I remembered the name of it |
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giakara Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:09 am Post subject: |
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Manuel de los Campos wrote: | Holton valve oil, to me the worst |
+1
Regards _________________ Lawler TL5-1A Bb 2015
Lawler TL6-1A Bb 2004
Lawler TL5-1A Bb 2003
Getzen eterna 910 C
Getzen eterna 850 cornet
Selmer Paris 3 valve picc
Yamaha 731 flugel
Carol mini pocket
Reeves/Purviance mpcs |
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Uberopa Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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Nothing smells worse than Bach oil. After 40 years in health care I can attest to its nasal hair crisping qualities. |
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LittleRusty Heavyweight Member
Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Posts: 12647 Location: Gardena, Ca
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Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 2:31 pm Post subject: Re: The worst-smelling valve oil |
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yourbrass wrote: | I had to clean an old Bach bass trumpet today and was reminded of the horrible smell of Slikstuff. It was dirty to the point of black water coming out after repeated scrubbings. And the smell...something to... hopefully forget, but I can't - it's Slikstuff!
Any other nominations for the worst smelling valve oils? |
I still have one full and one mostly full bottle of SlikStuff I bought where you work.
It does smell.
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Mark Bradley Heavyweight Member
Joined: 28 Jan 2002 Posts: 1149 Location: Kansas City
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Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2018 10:10 am Post subject: |
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Holton Electric Valve Oil. Kerosine smell. But I find it rather endearing, as a Viet Vet it smells like victory.... _________________ Bach 180S-25/ Reeves 43S or 43C
Blessing 1580
Bach 181SML cornet/ Laskey 60SB
Yamaha 8315G flugel/ Reeves 42F |
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yourbrass Heavyweight Member
Joined: 12 Jun 2011 Posts: 3619 Location: Pacifica, CA, USA
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Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2018 4:44 pm Post subject: Re: The worst-smelling valve oil |
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LittleRusty wrote: | yourbrass wrote: | I had to clean an old Bach bass trumpet today and was reminded of the horrible smell of Slikstuff. It was dirty to the point of black water coming out after repeated scrubbings. And the smell...something to... hopefully forget, but I can't - it's Slikstuff!
Any other nominations for the worst smelling valve oils? |
I still have one full and one mostly full bottle of SlikStuff I bought where you work. :wink:
It does smell. |
It must have been at Larry's old shop in San Mateo, they haven't made the stuff in years - good riddance! _________________ "Strive for tone." -John Coppola
Edwards X-13
ACB MV3C /ACB A1/26 backbore
https://yourbrass.com/ |
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spitvalve Heavyweight Member
Joined: 11 Mar 2002 Posts: 2149 Location: Little Elm, TX
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Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2018 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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I used winterized diesel fuel when I was in undergrad and couldn't afford valve oil. I could stink up a rehearsal room better than a boiled-egg-and-burrito lunch. _________________ Bryan Fields
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1991 Bach LR180 ML 37S
1999 Getzen Eterna 700S
1979 Getzen Eterna 895S Flugelhorn
1969 Getzen Capri cornet
Eastlake Benge 4PSP piccolo trumpet
Warburton and Stomvi Flex mouthpieces |
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LittleRusty Heavyweight Member
Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Posts: 12647 Location: Gardena, Ca
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Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2018 5:55 pm Post subject: Re: The worst-smelling valve oil |
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yourbrass wrote: | LittleRusty wrote: | yourbrass wrote: | I had to clean an old Bach bass trumpet today and was reminded of the horrible smell of Slikstuff. It was dirty to the point of black water coming out after repeated scrubbings. And the smell...something to... hopefully forget, but I can't - it's Slikstuff!
Any other nominations for the worst smelling valve oils? |
I still have one full and one mostly full bottle of SlikStuff I bought where you work.
It does smell. |
It must have been at Larry's old shop in San Mateo, they haven't made the stuff in years - good riddance! |
Nope. It was in Hornucopia. Larry was gone. It could have been leftover stock that was found and put out. |
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