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We receive clarinets and oboes here at Onks Woodwind all the time that have massive amounts of cork grease build up on the tenons. Too much cork grease can be a problem when it oozes up onto the body and gets into the keywork or pads. We also find the cork grease gets on the […]
When it comes to maintaining your oboe, there are a couple of things to consider and a couple terms we use at Onks Woodwind, adjustment and cleaning. Those of you that play oboe know there are a lot of adjustment screws on an oboe. These screws are used to change the relationship between different keys, […]
We received this clarinet where the left hand levers thread saddle was made out of pot metal and had disintegrated over time. Finding a replacement for this make and model would be nearly impossible. SO, Jonathan machined a new one out of some brass stock. See the before and after pics below.
To get the most out of your oboe reed you should always soak it in warm water! Soaking your reed in warm water for a couple of minutes will revive the reed, or moisten the reed fibers, faster and more efficiently. If you do not soak your reed in warm water, you can get a […]
This oboe is a very old Loree that I was able to bring back to life through the process of overhauling. Not only did all pads and corks get replaced, but I also sent the keys and posts off to get re-plated. I fit all the keys so they would be tight on the rods […]
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