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Tube rather than a lipstick stick
You squeeze it onto a finger and rub it on. Slightly messier than a stick, easier to control the amount.
Product detailSKU #1274115058698
SelmerCork Grease (Tube)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Tube of cork grease for woodwind joint corks. A consumable every clarinet, sax and oboe player needs on hand.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students assembling a clarinet or sax for the first time
- Keeping a spare in the case so joints never go dry
- New horns with stiff corks that need working in
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Instruments with no cork joints — brass, strings, percussion
- Key oil or bore oil duties; this is for corks only
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Applied to joint corks
Lets the neck, barrel and joints seat fully without forcing, which is what cracks corks and bends keys.
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Works on any corked woodwind
Same product for clarinet, sax neck, oboe and bassoon joints. One tube covers a whole section.
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Under $4
Buy two. One for the case, one for home, so a dry cork never stops a rehearsal.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A thin film is enough — too much attracts grit and swells the cork
- 02Reapply when joints start feeling tight, not on a schedule
- 03Grease will not fix a cork that is compressed or missing; that needs replacement
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How often should I apply cork grease?
When the joint starts feeling tight or dry going together. For a student playing daily, that is usually every week or two.
02Can I use this on my saxophone neck cork?
Yes. The sax neck cork is exactly what this is for, and it keeps the mouthpiece sliding on without tearing the cork.
03Will it work on pads or keys?
No. It is for corks. Pads need nothing, and keys need key oil at the pivots.
04What if the joint is still tight after greasing?
The cork is likely swollen or too thick. A repair tech can sand it down. Forcing a tight joint risks bending keys.
