Lubricants & Valve Oils
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Slide-O-Mix Trombone Lubricant gives your slide a fantastic glide. It is a 2-component liquid lubricant, which adheres very well to the slide surface. There is no sticking or stopping of the slide. Slide-O-Mix is very economical and easy to use - even for beginners. The lubricants are available both as a set and individually. Slide-O-Mix is the lubricant of choice for many internationally well known trombone players and can be found in many well known orchestras.		Tips for Using Slide-O-Mix Effectively by Randy Kohlenberg, Trombone Professor The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Slide-O-Mix is the new lubricant that can make trombone slides work their very best. Although the instructions for using the preparation that come with the bottles are clear and accurate, some additional clarification and comments about the cleaning process may help to insure successful slide preparation every time. Cleaning the slide before adding Slide-O-Mix is the most important aspect of slide preparation. Most slides that do not work well with Slide-O-Mix still have residue even though they have been cleaned. Although my method for cleaning is somewhat different from most, the result is a perfect slide every time. Of course, the more in-line the slide is and the fewer dents there are in the slide, the better the slide will work. 1. Use a plastic-covered flexible brush (snake) that has large bristles and felt ends. Fill the assembled slide with warm water and add a drop of mild dish washing detergent in each tube. Then vigorously scrub each slide with an up and down motion (keeping the slide assembled during this process). After scrubbing both inner slides, flush thoroughly with warm water. There should be no residue on the inner slide, and all detergent must be completely rinsed away. Many trombonists skip this step in slide preparation. Residue from the inner slide, however, frequently migrates between the inner and outer slides, causing sluggish response. 2. Next, disassemble the slide, and put the inner slide in a safe place. Fill the outer slide tubes completely with water. Again, add a drop of detergent in each tube. Scrub the insides of the tubes vigorously with an up and down motion. Flush the outer slide with warm water until the water is clear. Repeat this cleaning process one or more times if the slide has oils or other preparations imbedded in the brass. 3. Retrieve the inner slide and place the outer slide in a safe place. Be sure you have plenty of space to avoid damaging the slide during this step. Dampen the outer plated portion of the inner slide with water. You may wish to wipe built-up residue off the slide using a soft cloth. Place a small amount of detergent on your fingers, and carefully scrub the slide from top to bottom. If excessive pressure is used, the inner tubes could be bent since the inner slide is vulnerable when disassembled. Rinse thoroughly and repeat as many times as necessary or until the fingers squeak as they rub against the slide. Loosen hard water spots and other residue by scrubbing carefully using a plastic dish scrubber. DO NOT use steel wool or steel wool pads. Stubborn residue should be removed by a professional repair person. 4. Dry the plated surface of the inner slide and place a drop or two of the contents of the SMALL bottle of Slide-O-Mix (a clear fluid) on the stocking (the raised portion of tubing at the end of the inner slide) half way between the indentation and the end of the slide. Some people use a finger to completely coat the stocking for best results. For my own slide, I prefer to allow the drop to circle around the stocking. 5. At this point, carefully assemble the inner and outer slide sections, and begin the process of working the first of the Slide-O-Mix preparations into the slide. Finding a place where there is ample space and taking care to avoid light fixtures, ceiling fans, windows, and other objects on tables, I place the slide in a horizontal position and thoroughly work the mixture into the slide by moving the slide in and out. 6. Remove the outer slide and locate it in a safe place. Using the contents of the LARGE bottle, gently squeeze a thin line of the cloudy fluid down the slide, stopping approximately at sixth position. Assemble the inner and outer slide, and work the mixture Info the slide as described above until the slide works effortlessly. At this point, many trombonists spray water into the slide. My slide has improved so much using Slide-O-Mix that the water already on the slide is enough for my first playing. Every time the slide is used, the slide should be thoroughly misted (not too much) using water that is as pure as can be found. In many areas where the water contains minerals that may wind up on the slide, use softened or distilled water. 7. Clean the slide when it BEGINS to drag. The Slide-O-Mix instructions warn about the contamination of the slide with residue, and state, "Don't give up!" For many slides, the first preparation will last only a couple of days. At that point I recommend the repetition of the entire cleaning process. The instructions say that reapplication does not necessarily require the complete cleaning process. However, I always complete the entire cleaning process when my slide begins to drag. During periods of extensive use, I have played up to three weeks without needing to clean my slide or reapply Slide-O-Mix, and yet on other occasions, I have had to clean my slide and apply Slide-O-Mix after only three days of use. Dust and pollen particles in the air, pollution levels, temperature, amount and type of playing, and humidity are all factors that affect the smoothness of the slide movement. The most exciting aspect of using Slide-O-Mix is that as soon as the slide is cleaned and prepared, the slide works so well that I can perform a concert. Using other preparations, I always had to guess as to when the slide would work the best and then try to find the exact day to prepare my slide. Although some trombonists believe that the cream lubricants last longer, I find that Slide-O-Mix lasts longer and allows my slide to be in better condition longer than any other product. The cost is slightly higher than that of other products; however, I prepare hundreds of slides every year and my bottles last for extensive periods. Before the contents of the bottles have been used, I usually have bought several extra sets of Slide-O-Mix.
For those "problem-slides," Slide-O-Mix Light provides an even thinner gliding film. Slide-O-Mix is the lubricant of choice for many internationally well known trombone players and can be found in many well known orchestras.
Our Slide-O-Mix Water Mister is available in a convenient 1 ounce size. It is small enough to carry in your gig bag, trombone case or even in a trouser or jacket pocket. Most trombonists find this water mister large enough to get them through their toughest performance requirements.
The Slide-O-Mix Professional Cleaning System for trombone slides provides for an easy but thorough cleaning of your whole trombone slide. The cleaning set is an effective combination of cleaning rod, towel sheath, and a short flexible brush. The complete set can be taken along in your trombone case or gig bag without any problems. Occasionally, your trombone slide needs a quick dry clean, especially the outer slide. This can be done with the washable towel sheath. Because the cleaning rod is completely covered by the sheath, the outer slide is protected against damages. For the wet cleaning of the outer slide and the tubes of the inner slide, the short flexible brush can be screwed onto the cleaning rod for an intense cleaning of the mouth pipe. The Cleaning Set is available in Two Sizes • with a red towel sheath for small to medium trombones (up to .525” [13.34mm] bore) • with a blue towel sheath for large tenor up to bass trombones The set components are also available individually from your local dealer.
Slide-O-Mix Valve Oil is a clear and odorless oil that has been formulated for the professional performer. This oil gives instrument valves quick, smooth action with long-lasting results.
Slide-O-Mix Rotor Valve Oil is a clear and odorless oil that has been formulated for the professional performer. This oil gives rotor valves quick, smooth action with long-lasting results.

Slide-O-Mix Systems
Item Number	Description
337	Slide-O-Mix Trombone Lube System
337L	Slide-O-Mix Trombone Light Lube
337A	Slide-O-Mix Spray Bottle
337B	Slide-O-Mix Cleaner Small to Medium Bore
337C	Slide-O-Mix Cleaner-Medium to Large Bore
Slide-O-Mix Components
Item Number	Description
337LBR	Large Bottle Regular Slide-O-Mix
337SBR	Small Bottle Regular Slide-O-Mix
337LBL	Large Bottle Slide-O-Mix Light
337SBL	Small Bottle Slide-O-Mix Light
Slide-O-Mix Cleaning Components
Item Number	Description
337BRL	Brush For Slide-O-Mix Large
337BRS	Brush For Slide-O-Mix Small
337TB	Towel Sheath For Slide-O-Mix - Blue
337TR	Towel Sheath For Slide-O-Mix - Red
Slide-O-Mix Valve and Rotor Lubricants
Item Number	Description
337V	Slide-O-Mix Valve Oil
337R	Slide-O-Mix Rotor Oil

Slide-O-Mix Lubricant & Valve Oil Endorsing Artists
(in alphabetical order)

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Ed Clough
C.G. Conn Trombone Artist

"Slide-O-Mix is wonderful - I use it all the time. I can put it on before a concert - our concerts are two hours long - and it will last all the way through. I used to have to spray my slide a lot - but not anymore. Slide-O-Mix can get me through two concerts if need be!"

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Christian Lindberg
C.G. Conn Trombone Artist

"Thank God for Slide-O-Mix! Slide-O-Mix is a revolutionary invention, and has improved my slide technique enormously. It is also very easy to handle, much simpler than the cream that very easily makes the slide sticky and slow. With Slide-O-Mix you can count 100 percent on a fast and wonderful slide action!"

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Bill Reichenbach
C.G. Conn Trombone Artist

"I use Slide-O-Mix - it's great! Live performances, in the LA recording studios, it doesn't matter where I'm playing, this terrific lubricant keeps my slide moving freely. "

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