65Strad

For my main tuning slides and for the two part 3rd valve slides(Strad) I use some no name stuff in a small red plastic container that I got at Dillons about 10 years ago from Gerry Lopez. It's real viscous and the slides have a very deliberate and even pull, so they won't accidently hit the bell when pulling them out and dumping spit and for running a swab through the leadpipe.

For the 1st valve slide and third valve tuning slides, Hetman Tuning Slide Oil that is formulated specifically for those slides, real slick and smooth action. The stuff lasts forever. I have the same 0.75 fl oz. bottle for 10 years! It may be too slick for most 1st valve slides with a saddle (mine is a trigger) saddles could fall out too easily. Works great though.

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Tom D'Antoni


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