Visual: Why Annual Cleanings are So Important
Below is a picture showing why annual cleanings on your instrument are so important. Delaying cleaning allows dust and debris to clog up the holes on your instrument as seen here:
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Proper Oboe Assembly
June 29, 2015 /0 Comments/in Oboe, Video /by Jason OnksIn this video we describe the way we recommend you assemble an oboe. As oboe repair specialists, we feel taking care of your oboe begins with assembly. Simply stated, if you do not squeeze the keys too tightly, you have less chance of bending the keys and damaging the corks and pads. You may personally […]
Half-Hole Finger Plate Upgrade
May 21, 2015 /0 Comments/in Fun Stuff, Oboe, Repairs & Restorations /by Jason OnksWanted to share with you this unusual repair we recently completed in the shop as it is not something you see everyday.
How to seal your oboe octave vents
May 15, 2015 /0 Comments/in Oboe, Video /by Jason OnksIn our previous blog post 33, Should you seal octave vents? we discussed the reasons you should always seal oboe and/or EH octave vents after they are cleaned. In this video blog, we show you the tools you will need and the method we use in our shop every day. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgqneTRZ3IQ&height=450&width=800&rel=0[/embedyt]
Should You Seal Octave Vents?
March 6, 2015 /0 Comments/in Oboe /by Jason OnksThrough the years I have heard many conversations and have been asked many times, “Should my octave vents be sealed?”