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In previous posts, we have shared with you how to remove, clean and re-install your octave vents. We have showed you how to seal your octave vents and we’ve talked about if you should seal your octave vents. We even have an article describing reasons why you may be getting water in your octave vents. […]
One of our clients recently asked, “Do you think non-pull through swabs have a higher chance of the metal-weighted piece scratching the inside of an oboe on its way back out, or is it not something to be too concerned about as long as you’re careful?” In general, we feel that the metal-weighted ends of […]
We get asked all the time about keeping oboes clean and shiny. A lot of the “cleaning” aspects revolve around dust, reed shavings and potential food particles that can make their way into and onto the oboe. All of these aspects can easily be addressed by having an annual cleaning at Onks Woodwind. See our […]
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 […]
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