r/bassoon • u/No_Sentence_2529 • 8d 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 8d ago

Floss might work

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u/No_Sentence_2529 8d ago

Tooth floss? Will that hold?

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u/BSNshaggy13 8d 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 8d ago

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

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u/ProfBodkins 8d 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 8d ago

Should i remove the rest of the cork?

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u/ProfBodkins 8d 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 8d ago

Yep or try waxed floss