Detail 01
Grease, not oil
Thick enough to stay put on a slide and seal the gap. Oil runs off and lets air leak.
Product detailSKU #1274228071632
SuperslickTuning Slide Grease
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Tuning slide grease for brass instruments. Keeps slides moving so you can tune, and seals them so they don't leak air.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Brass players whose tuning slides have seized or gone stiff
- Routine maintenance after a cleaning or bath
- Case kits alongside valve oil for full slide-and-valve upkeep
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Piston valves — grease will make them sluggish
- Trombone hand slides, which need slide cream, not grease
- Woodwind cork joints, which use cork grease
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.
Detail 02
Tuning slide specific
Meant for slides you move occasionally to tune, not slides you move while playing.
Detail 03
Small container
You apply a thin film with a finger. A container lasts a long time at that rate.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Not a substitute for valve oil — pistons need the thin stuff
- 02Clean old grease off the slide before reapplying or it builds up gritty
- 03A badly stuck slide needs freeing first; grease won't pull it loose
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How much should I use?
A thin film on the slide tube, spread with a finger. Too much collects dust and makes the slide gummy.
02Can I use this on my valves?
No. Grease is far too thick for piston valves and will make them slow. Use valve oil for pistons.
03How often do I need to regrease?
Every couple of months, or whenever a slide starts feeling stiff. Always regrease after cleaning the instrument.
04Will this free a stuck tuning slide?
No. A seized slide needs to be worked loose first, often by a repair tech. Grease prevents sticking; it doesn't cure it.
