Cork Grease On My Calabash?

[Rusty Mouse]

Being a newbie, I have absolutely no idea if this is just a ridiculous question or not, but as a saxophone player, it's always important to keep the cork greased, for the ease of attaching and removing the mouthpiece, to keep a good seal and to keep the cork moist to prevent cracking or flaking. Does the same apply for maintaining my calabash? I don't see the harm...

 

[Leyte]

Being a newbie, I have absolutely no idea if this is just a ridiculous question or not, but as a saxophone player, it's always important to keep the cork greased, for the ease of attaching and removing the mouthpiece, to keep a good seal and to keep the cork moist to prevent cracking or flaking. Does the same apply for maintaining my calabash? I don't see the harm...

Is it a Bb pipe? :joker:

Sorry I just had to say that.. Sorry I don't know the answer to your question though... :lol:

 

[jlong]

I use a smidgeon Wesson cooking oil on my gourd calabash gasket. Have been doing it for 30 years to this pipe so it must work.

 

[Kyle Weiss]

I'm sorry, but this thread title made me laugh a little, only because I could see it also being one of those obfuscated, creative titles on the "dirty" part of Craigslist that are oh-so entertaining.

That's all I have to contribute here. As you were. 8)

 

[jlong]

Well you know Kyle, I was tempted to explain putting Crisco on one's lips prevents the bit on the gourd from becoming oxidized. I refrained thinking you would make a big freakin deal about it.

 

[Kyle Weiss]

Well you know Kyle, I was tempted to explain putting Crisco on one's lips prevents the bit on the gourd from becoming oxidized. I refrained thinking you would make a big freakin deal about it.

:lol:

 

[Rusty Mouse]

I use a smidgeon Wesson cooking oil on my gourd calabash gasket. Have been doing it for 30 years to this pipe so it must work.

I'm going to give that a shot then, I'm sure either or would work, the cooking oil I just happen to have close by at the moment. Thanks. As for the possible innuendos both of you see in this thread, no comment! :lol:

 

[jlong]

Kyle started it!:lol!: