Blue Juice or Al Cass? Ultra Pure or Superslick AlphaSyn? These 4 are all our top selling valve oils. But how do you decide which is right for your instrument? Well to start with Blue Juice and Al Cass are petroleum based traditional valve oils that have been time tested and have millions of happy customers. While Ultra Pure and Superslick Alpha Syn are synthetic based oils.
Let's explore the two main types of valve oil: petroleum and synthetic.
The key difference is that petroleum oil is made up of molecules of varying sizes. As the smaller molecules evaporate more quickly, only the larger molecules remain. Some players feel this leaves the valves with a more sluggish, less responsive feel. This may mean needing to reapply petroleum oil more often.
In contrast, synthetic oil is composed of molecules that are more uniform in size. Many players report that synthetic oil provides a smoother, more slippery feel during play. They also find they need to lubricate less frequently when using synthetic oil.
So in the end, it comes down to your personal playing preferences and experience. Try out both types to see which one works best for you and your instrument!
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