How often do you need to apply bore oil to a wooden clarinet?
Does it vary depending on the clarinet?
I recently bought a Buffet Cramponis.

Thanks

It depends on where you live...up north in the cold I had it applied twice a year to keep the wood from cracking...down here in florida it`s every other month due to the salt air.

I have a buffet from the 1930s so that also is taking into consideration.

Thanks. I never thought to consider climate!

There`s no need to oil a new clarinet. You may start to oil it until you observe some change in the sound, about 2 years later. Then you need to oil it about once every 3 months. Be careful don`t let the oil touch the key pads !

Good Luck.

Thanks!

how are u supposed to oil a clarinet? i never knew about oiling about now
(after about 6 years gah!) <--- is there any to check if there is any permanent damage on my clarinet? also what oil do u recommend? about how much should it be?

Richard, no. By the time you`ve observed change in sound, it`s too late.

Jackie, thanks for correcting me.

My daughter is new to the clarinet - just bought a used wood Buffet - would like to know a recomendation on what oil to use and how to apply it.

Thanks.

I prefer to use olive oil....it gives a richer tone