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Black 15 g tin of La Tromba cork grease, with a gold label

La Tromba

La Tromba cork grease

Good-quality bassoon cork grease. Applied with a finger over the entire cork surface. Recommended for all ages and levels.

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Key features

  • Made in Switzerland
  • 15 g tin
  • Firm consistency, stable with temperature
  • Protects corks from moisture

Pros

  • Long-lasting and does not dry out easily
  • Makes assembling the joints easier
  • Useful at any level

Cons

  • Applied with the finger, which can be messy
  • Less handy to carry than a stick format

Who it’s for

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Professional

In-depth review

A firm grease that is very stable with temperature, protecting the corks from moisture and making it easier to assemble and disassemble the bassoon joints. It comes in a 15 g tin that usually lasts a long time.

It is applied with the finger, spreading a thin layer over the whole cork surface. It can be an advisable option for any age and level of study.

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