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Post 56: Why we recommend oiling…

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 […]

Post 55: Swabbing your Oboe by Numbers

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 […]

Post 54: Why do I keep getting water in my octave vents?

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 […]