I've got a question, I bought a trombone for my beginner year for band (6th) it was rusty looking and I now want to make it shine. What do you need to make it shine? Thanks.
I have an old trombone I haven't played for a while because I've been using another one. It's pretty rusty but with sliding oil it still works well is there a way to remove the rust?
@cheereeo Wow, great article. Thanks for that! I still say not to use soap or detergent because that can leave a coating on the slide that could make it stickier... However, clean often and thoroughly with water and a cleaning snake, and I suppose given that article if you haven't cleaned it in a while maybe it would be a good idea to use something to get rid of the bacteria and mold ;)
No. I've never tried using detergent and I've never had a problem with my trombone not getting clean enough, though I do clean it 2 or 3 times a week because I do so many gigs.. But I think any detergent might leave a trace of itself on there and that could interfere with having a smooth slide. Maybe try some dish soap if you're trombone is really smelly and you've already tried cleaning it as in the video and you still notice an odor - but be sure to rinse the soap out thoroughly after.
Not if you don't have one, and besides it takes a lot longer to soak everything in a tub. You should be able to get the job done in about 5 mins with this method. You don't want it to take too long since if you're a professional and you're playing a gig every night you'll also be cleaning your trombone a couple times a week.
You should get one. There's also a cleaning rod that sometimes comes with a trombone that's just a long metal rod you can attach a cloth too, but that can't clean around the corners. A cleaning snake is less than $5 so it's not a big deal to get one.
Im in 9th grade and I started playing in 6th. I played in 7th and then in 8th I moved and my schol didnt have band so it sat stored away till 9th grade. Its probably so dirty, hahaha. I hope I didn't ruin it by not cleaning it :\
Thank you so much...I think I've washed my trombone like that about 2-3 years ago, and havnt since....I noticed the slide sticks and isnt very durable as I'd like it to be, even when I put slide oil on. Do you think just a simple clean could make a world of a difference? Or have I already ruined the trombone? It works fine, kinda, but if I would have maintained it better it would probably sound a lot better, and be easier to play.
You should try this cleaning method first, and if it doesn't work you could take it to a brass instrument repair person and ask for an acid bath, but that takes the lacquer off as well so you're best off just trying this first.
By the way, when your oil that's on there already dries out and gets old it makes a sticky film on your slide, and just putting new oil on top will just add to that and make it worse. I only put slide oil on once per cleaning and it keeps my slide working very well.
I would disagree, because the cleaning rod doesn't go around corners, so you're not getting the gunk out of the curved part. Man, who knew there could be so much controversy on cleaning a trombone.. it ain't rocket science. Yes there are a few ways to clean it, but this is the way the cleans it thoroughly and easily. So i wouldn't say that other ways are any better, just different methods. Anyway, what are we all arguing about what the 'best' way is anyway, as long as it gets clean then you
the easiest way to clean the main slide is by get a cleaning rod and a small peace of fabric and tie it to the rod. insert it into the pipe and it will get all of the grim. you will not have to use any water this way.
This is just a suggestion from a Trombone player i am not saying you are wrong i am just saying he is another way.
That's one way, but not as effective as with water. I've tried using that way and it's real pain because you can sometimes lose fabric in the horn, plus it does absolutely nothing for the end of your slide where it curves - the rod and fabric only go as far as the slide is straight, but gunk still builds up at the bottom. So that's a good way if you have no water, but this is a more thorough way.
Hey I play the trombone, I recently started, I haven't cleaned my mouth piece yet,
will there be any problems if I don't
Altomcjiggle 4 months ago
@Altomcjiggle Yah, you might taste the last persons mouth. ;)
unstroxii 3 months ago
what temperature of water should you use, or doesn't it matter?
zazudragon85 6 months ago
thank you very much for this video, i plan on using this method in the future.
p.s. you are an amazing Trombone player
llord2 10 months ago
I've got a question, I bought a trombone for my beginner year for band (6th) it was rusty looking and I now want to make it shine. What do you need to make it shine? Thanks.
supersonicfan123 1 year ago
not very smart to use a towel to clean the inner slide
you will end up with grease on your face when you use the towel after showering
xDjAsOnF 1 year ago
@xDjAsOnF use an old raggedy shirt that you would use for dusting.
llord2 10 months ago
I have an old trombone I haven't played for a while because I've been using another one. It's pretty rusty but with sliding oil it still works well is there a way to remove the rust?
josueetcom 1 year ago
Sweet
Thank You
aeroeagle1877 1 year ago
If you do this fairly often(about once a wek) will it cause any type of rusty material?
SeaNinja45 1 year ago
@SeaNinja45 week*
SeaNinja45 1 year ago
@SeaNinja45 No, your trombone is made to get wet, it does all the time from spit and condensation.
niclariv 1 year ago
@niclariv Ok, thanks.
SeaNinja45 1 year ago
@SeaNinja45 that rust is from breaking down of the metal from the acid in saliva
RegiFilms 1 year ago
Read this about bacteria and health risks from playing trombone.
Google NPR and Scott Bean
cheereeo 1 year ago
@cheereeo Wow, great article. Thanks for that! I still say not to use soap or detergent because that can leave a coating on the slide that could make it stickier... However, clean often and thoroughly with water and a cleaning snake, and I suppose given that article if you haven't cleaned it in a while maybe it would be a good idea to use something to get rid of the bacteria and mold ;)
niclariv 1 year ago
music in background?
Stormbubi 1 year ago
@Stormbubi Just a little something I whipped up :) check out my website for more of my music, the address is in the video
niclariv 1 year ago
what if theres an F trigger on a trombone? it has all that extra tubing...
moo735 2 years ago
just clean it as usual, but do it one time with the f-trigger pressed and one time without
be carefully if your brush is not long enough
(and sorry for the bad englisch, i´m german)
ArachDracon 1 year ago
Does no one use detergent when cleaning , to get rid of bacteria buildup ?
hahoos1 2 years ago
No. I've never tried using detergent and I've never had a problem with my trombone not getting clean enough, though I do clean it 2 or 3 times a week because I do so many gigs.. But I think any detergent might leave a trace of itself on there and that could interfere with having a smooth slide. Maybe try some dish soap if you're trombone is really smelly and you've already tried cleaning it as in the video and you still notice an odor - but be sure to rinse the soap out thoroughly after.
niclariv 2 years ago
Yes , I've used just washing up liquid for now ,and a while ago , used ,hibiscrub , just for hygene sake , and it smelt better
hahoos1 2 years ago
its easier to fill your tub with water [if you have one] and let all the parts soak independently, and use your snake to scrub the tubing
bonetacular 2 years ago
Not if you don't have one, and besides it takes a lot longer to soak everything in a tub. You should be able to get the job done in about 5 mins with this method. You don't want it to take too long since if you're a professional and you're playing a gig every night you'll also be cleaning your trombone a couple times a week.
niclariv 2 years ago
what if you dnt have a snake den wat i use??
jonathanarnold318 2 years ago
You should get one. There's also a cleaning rod that sometimes comes with a trombone that's just a long metal rod you can attach a cloth too, but that can't clean around the corners. A cleaning snake is less than $5 so it's not a big deal to get one.
niclariv 2 years ago
Thank you for the video.
RevWrona 2 years ago
That guy is a troll - great video!
jbmus 2 years ago
Im in 9th grade and I started playing in 6th. I played in 7th and then in 8th I moved and my schol didnt have band so it sat stored away till 9th grade. Its probably so dirty, hahaha. I hope I didn't ruin it by not cleaning it :\
Warrheart544 3 years ago
Thank you so much...I think I've washed my trombone like that about 2-3 years ago, and havnt since....I noticed the slide sticks and isnt very durable as I'd like it to be, even when I put slide oil on. Do you think just a simple clean could make a world of a difference? Or have I already ruined the trombone? It works fine, kinda, but if I would have maintained it better it would probably sound a lot better, and be easier to play.
Warrheart544 3 years ago
You should try this cleaning method first, and if it doesn't work you could take it to a brass instrument repair person and ask for an acid bath, but that takes the lacquer off as well so you're best off just trying this first.
By the way, when your oil that's on there already dries out and gets old it makes a sticky film on your slide, and just putting new oil on top will just add to that and make it worse. I only put slide oil on once per cleaning and it keeps my slide working very well.
niclariv 2 years ago
thanks man this is a life saver!
pokefreak53 3 years ago
that's not the only thing I'm gonna do at the shower!!! GIGGITY GIGGITY GOOOO!!!! OH YEAH!!!!
diegorobles00 3 years ago
Thaaaaank you D:
I rented a trombone from my band teacher and we have to clean it but I didn't pay attention when he told us how >_>
Thanks :D
hello7kitty7jana 3 years ago
A better way to clean your outer slide is to use a cleaning rod, but a cleaning rod is better for more experienced users
dluu13 3 years ago
I would disagree, because the cleaning rod doesn't go around corners, so you're not getting the gunk out of the curved part. Man, who knew there could be so much controversy on cleaning a trombone.. it ain't rocket science. Yes there are a few ways to clean it, but this is the way the cleans it thoroughly and easily. So i wouldn't say that other ways are any better, just different methods. Anyway, what are we all arguing about what the 'best' way is anyway, as long as it gets clean then you
niclariv 3 years ago
can get on to the more important thing - making it sound good enough that you can earn a living playing it.
niclariv 3 years ago
Ah, I didn't know you could use regular water. Everything I've watched or heard always used soapy water. Thanks for the post!
tobenchick14 3 years ago
Yeah i never use soapy water because it could leave residue which would only slow your slide down.
niclariv 3 years ago
the easiest way to clean the main slide is by get a cleaning rod and a small peace of fabric and tie it to the rod. insert it into the pipe and it will get all of the grim. you will not have to use any water this way.
This is just a suggestion from a Trombone player i am not saying you are wrong i am just saying he is another way.
tbone4431 3 years ago
That's one way, but not as effective as with water. I've tried using that way and it's real pain because you can sometimes lose fabric in the horn, plus it does absolutely nothing for the end of your slide where it curves - the rod and fabric only go as far as the slide is straight, but gunk still builds up at the bottom. So that's a good way if you have no water, but this is a more thorough way.
niclariv 3 years ago