Finally I got a Tony Dixon polymer tuneable in high D. It is so much lighter and smaller than my flute and recorder, to a degree that is not expected, which is very interesting to me. However, I found the joint of the head and body is very tight. So I am wondering if I need to put some lubracant (e.g. recorder cream) on? Is it a common practice or not?
One more question, as I play my whistle, I notice it makes much more noise starting from the high E, is that my problem or the whistle’s?
I have the same whistle and haven’t needed to lubricate. That said, I can’t see how a dab or two of lubrication would hurt. That “recorder cream” looks like the ticket. If I were going to use any sort of oil, I’d probably use a drop of mineral oil, which is food-safe and inexpensive.
FWIW, the maker of my Delrin flute prescribed a light coating of vaseline for joints. Michael Burke also suggests vaseline for his composite whistles tuning slide and joints.
I would say apply something if needed, such as assistance to finely tune. The Dixons I have don’t seem to be that tight.
So i apologize in advance for the inappropriateness of this but…
I was quickly skimming through the forums, when I read the title of this thread. I read Does Tony Dixon need lubrication. I immediately thought, “well that doesn’t seem to be any of our business, now does it! haha.”
Sorry. 