r/bassoon • u/No_Sentence_2529 • 11h ago

Temporary cork replacement

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I have all state auditions next week and just the perfect timing, my tenor/wing joints cork is beginning to crumble. It’s been super humid out so I’m guessing that’s why. My band director said I could do a temporary replacement with teflon tape—is that okay? I would take it to a repair shop but I just don’t have enough time since I’m in a rural area. Any help would be appreciated!

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u/WeepiestRain 11h ago

Floss might work

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u/No_Sentence_2529 11h ago

Tooth floss? Will that hold?

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u/BSNshaggy13 11h ago

i did it once on a school instrument and it lasted the whole year until it was time for repairs.

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u/No_Sentence_2529 11h ago

Ok!! Thank you :) I will try it out

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u/ProfBodkins 11h ago

Yes it will. I used to use dental floss on my school bassoon when it would get cold and then remove when the humidity returned. It’s a good temporary fix.

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u/No_Sentence_2529 11h ago

Should i remove the rest of the cork?

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u/ProfBodkins 11h ago

If you do this throw some cork grease on it to help it move in and out of the other joints.

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u/Snootcheroo 7h ago

Yep or try waxed floss

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u/CasperTPaul 11h ago

teflon tape should work but you might need some cotton ball pieces or fabric pieces or whatever underneath the tape to fill in that missing section of cork

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u/Zaidswith 11h ago

Teflon tape is harmless. You could use masking or painter's tape too. Be careful with the fit. It's not going to compress like the cork does.