Dirty/Clean Oboe
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“Saxophone Lung”
November 11, 2013 /0 Comments/in Clarinet, Oboe, Repairs & Restorations /by Jason OnksHere at Onks Woodwind we always recommend an annual cleaning. We’re not scientists, biologists or pulmonary experts, but these guys are. Check out this article and I bet you will not look at your oboe the same again. Of course, we are happy to schedule that annual cleaning for you at any time. Click […]
Yet another example of why you need a yearly cleaning!
July 24, 2013 /0 Comments/in Clarinet, Oboe, Repairs & Restorations /by Jason OnksWe received the oboe below for a cleaning and set-up this week. I had completely overhauled this oboe just over two years ago and the customer has been happy until recently. The customer was complaining of tuning issues, although up until recently the oboe played in tune just fine. I played the oboe before working […]
How much cork grease do I really need?
March 18, 2013 /0 Comments/in Clarinet, Oboe /by Jason OnksWe 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 […]
Oboe Adjustment? or Cleaning?
March 17, 2013 /1 Comment/in Oboe, Repairs & Restorations /by Jason OnksWhen 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, […]