Melted Chopsaver?

tptLad · Regular Member Joined: 03 Jan 2024 Posts: 41

Hello
Real stupid question...
I had a stick of chopsaver in my pocket during a long outdoor gig a couple weeks back and it melted and hasn't rehardened yet. Anyone know how to fix it?
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kehaulani · Posted: Tue May 07, 2024 2:42 pm Post subject:

Yeah. Buy a Blistex.
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LittleRusty · Posted: Tue May 07, 2024 4:08 pm Post subject:

kehaulani · Posted: Tue May 07, 2024 7:00 pm Post subject:

I did, as well as some other of my colleagues.
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Crazy Finn · Posted: Tue May 07, 2024 8:34 pm Post subject:

Get a new one?

Learn for the future.

Also, it's not winter, do you really need lip balm?
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zaferis · Posted: Wed May 08, 2024 4:39 am Post subject:

toss it in the freezer?

Don't get Blistex - bad for your chops.

I haven't had that issue, it must have been really hot. Just a general habit for me is to not have things in my pockets when playing.. I have a pouch that I carry chopsaver, valve oil, slide grease, Tylenol, etc... it's either in my trumpet case or on the floor at the base of the music stand.
Then I usually have 2 or 3 open, one in the car, one in the case, one that I carry. I don't use it all the time, maybe twice a day, but I'm never far from one.
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zaferis · Posted: Wed May 08, 2024 4:43 am Post subject:

kehaulani · Posted: Wed May 08, 2024 5:44 am Post subject:

What's wrong with Blistex, please?
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"I wouldn't play like Wynton Marsalis even if I could play like Wynton Marsalis." Attributed to Chet

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LittleRusty · Posted: Wed May 08, 2024 10:00 am Post subject:

kehaulani · Posted: Wed May 08, 2024 10:13 am Post subject:

I use Blistex medicated.
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"I wouldn't play like Wynton Marsalis even if I could play like Wynton Marsalis." Attributed to Chet

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