Detail 01
Grease, not oil
Thick enough to stay put on a tuning slide and seal it. Too heavy for fast-moving valve pistons.
Product detailSKU #1274115035027
YamahaSlide Grease
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Grease for trombone and other brass slides. Consumable maintenance supply for any player whose horn has a hand slide or tuning slides.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Trombone players keeping the hand slide moving freely
- Freeing tuning slides that have gotten stiff
- Keeping a spare in the case or band room
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Valve pistons, which need thin valve oil instead
- Rotary linkages, which take a lighter rotor oil
- Woodwind cork joints, which take 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
Small tube format
Fits a case pocket. A tube lasts a long time since each application is a thin film.
Detail 03
Brass slide formulation
Made for the metal-on-metal fit of brass slides rather than cork, pads or wooden joints.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Wipe the old grease off the slide first — layering new over dirty grease causes drag
- 02A thin film is enough. Too much attracts grit and slows the slide
- 03Trombone hand slides usually also want water sprayed on after greasing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this on my trumpet valves?
No. Valves need valve oil. Slide grease is far too thick and will make the pistons sluggish or seize them.
02What is this actually for?
Tuning slides on any brass instrument, and trombone hand slides. It lubricates and seals the metal-to-metal fit so slides move without sticking.
03How often should I apply it?
Tuning slides when they start feeling stiff, often every few weeks. Clean the old grease off before reapplying.
04Will it work on my trombone hand slide?
Yes. Apply a thin film to the inner slide. Most players then mist the slide with water to get it moving fast.
