D'ADDARIO Organic Grease for Cork
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Essential Information About D'Addario Cork Grease (Maintenance)
Essential Information About D'Addario Cork Grease (Maintenance)
- 100% natural formula made from ingredients sourced from organic farming.
- Protects the cork by helping to preserve its natural structure and limiting drying out.
- Consistent glide thanks to natural lubricants selected for smoother assembly.
- Suitable for all levels : students, demanding amateurs, and professionals.
Manufacturer Information
D'addario - Rico
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A Maintenance Essential by D'Addario
Renowned for the reliability of its accessories, D'Addario offers here a cork grease designed for the routine maintenance of wind instruments. Its composition, based on vegetable oils and natural waxes, makes it a popular choice when seeking a "cleaner" and more cork-friendly solution without compromising daily effectiveness.
For Which Musicians and Uses?
This cork grease is intended for musicians of all levels, from beginners learning to assemble their instrument without forcing, to professionals who want to preserve the quality of their joints over time. It is perfectly suited for the regular maintenance of wind instruments equipped with corks (for example on certain joints and fittings), maintaining a comfortable assembly feel, useful in orchestra, marching band, conservatory, as well as personal practice.
Cork Preservation and Assembly Comfort
A cork in good condition ensures stable fitting, prevents jerks during assembly, and limits premature wear. The D'Addario formula combines vegetable oils (sunflower, coconut, hemp) and a red elm extract to nourish the cork and help prevent it from drying out. It also includes natural waxes (jojoba, carnauba, candelilla) that improve glide and promote a softer contact between instrument parts, while respecting the cork's natural structure.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To complete a simple maintenance routine, you can pair it with a swab suitable for your instrument and a microfiber cloth to wipe contact areas after playing. (Swab compatibility depends on the type of instrument.)
Technical specifications
| Type | cork grease | Use | wood |
| Product type | cork grease (maintenance) | Extract | slippery elm |
| Composition | natural ingredients from organic farming | Natural lubricants | jojoba wax, carnauba wax, candelilla wax |
| Oils | sunflower, coconut, hemp | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is D'Addario Rico Bio cork grease suitable for wooden wind instruments?
This grease is designed for woodwind instruments with corks at joints and tenons.
What ingredients does this cork grease contain?
The formula combines vegetable oils from sunflower, coconut, and hemp. A slippery elm extract helps care for the cork. Jojoba, carnauba, and candelilla waxes enhance smoothness during assembly.
Can it help dry cork?
The vegetable oils and slippery elm extract nourish the cork and help prevent it from drying out.
Does this grease facilitate the assembly of instrument parts?
Natural waxes from jojoba, carnauba, and candelilla improve the glide between assembled parts, making the contact at tenons smoother.
What accessories should be used with cork grease?
A swab appropriate for the type of instrument and a microfiber cloth can complement maintenance. The cloth is used to wipe the contact areas after playing.



