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We get the opportunity to speak to oboists all the time about preventive maintenance. There are several aspects of preventive maintenance that every oboist can do to prolong the life of their instruments. Things like proper assembly, not squeezing keys, swabbing, proper storage, etc. are all good things to do when trying to minimize trips […]
Previously in Post 48 we described why oboe mechanisms are complicated and how the mechanisms wear over time. We also went on to describe why it’s important to have annual maintenance and the type of service your instrument would receive from our annual cleaning/set-up. Sometimes, however, it is necessary to overhaul an instrument to bring […]
The oboe oiling debate will never cease. I’ve been a member of the double reed community for nearly 30 years at this point, and I have always seen the conversation around whether you should oil or not. I’m sure there’s some scientific data out there to support or not support oiling, however, the variables involved […]
Click on the pictures below to view each step individually. Other helpful hints: Just like when you are playing your instrument, do not talk to your next door buddy while swabbing. Most swabbing incidents occur because the swabber is not paying attention. While swabbing, do not talk to your friends, but focus on the […]
Over the years at Onks Woodwind, we have found two reasons that consistently cause water buildup in oboe/EH octave vents. The first reason is that dust builds up inside the octave tone holes. This buildup happens over time during normal playing and swabbing of the instrument. I think everyone agrees that if any tone […]