Spencer's Snake Oil with PTFE

Product Information

Spencer’s Snake Oil with PTFE is a fast, long-lasting oil with a very silky feel. We find it works equally well in piston and rotary valves. Its special properties work in the smallest piccolo trumpets and the largest tubas. The PTFE substance carries on lubricating long after other valve oils have evaporated.

Developed trumpet expert Will Spencer, Snake Oil is a favourite of players, teachers and technicians alike. It remains unaffected by extreme weather conditions and its lack of residue means you won't be constantly washing out gunk from your valve block.

Previously sold as Denis Wick Advanced valve oil

• 50ml bottle 
• Long-lasting and rapid action
• Virtually odourless
• No residue to cause build up of dirt
• Can be used on piston and rotor brass valves
• Made in England

In 2004 Will developed his own valve oil, which was branded as “Snake Oil”. This soon became very popular, and was later sold under the Denis Wick brand. The contract with Denis Wick came to an end in 2023, and the original Oil formulation has been revised. This improved version has been welcomed by many players and is available from most specialist brass shops as Spencer’s Snake Oil.