Repairs & Restorations Archives - Professional Oboe Repair and Restoration https://www.onksws.com/category/repairs-restorations/ Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:49:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.onksws.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cropped-Onks-Woodwind-Logo-32x32.jpg Repairs & Restorations Archives - Professional Oboe Repair and Restoration https://www.onksws.com/category/repairs-restorations/ 32 32 Post 63: Why your oboe is more resistant and resonate after repair. https://www.onksws.com/2021/01/27/why-your-oboe-is-more-resistant-and-resonate-after-repair/ Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:31:36 +0000 https://www.onksws.com/?p=3420 Over the years, we have had many clients comment that their oboe is now much more resistant and/or resonate than when they sent it into the shop for repair.  Some of these clients comment how different their oboes are after repair and are unsure if they like the change, but most clients are very happy with the outcome. […]

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]]> Post 61: Octave vent removal holes must be sealed too… https://www.onksws.com/2020/06/02/octave-vent-removal-holes-must-be-sealed-too/ Tue, 02 Jun 2020 14:00:18 +0000 https://www.onksws.com/?p=3176 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. […]

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]]> Post 60: Can the weighted end of your oboe swab damage your oboe? https://www.onksws.com/2020/05/07/can-the-weighted-end-of-your-oboe-swab-damage-your-oboe/ Thu, 07 May 2020 15:09:26 +0000 https://www.onksws.com/?p=2960 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 […]

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]]> Post 59: High Acidic Skin Levels And Your Oboe https://www.onksws.com/2020/04/22/high-acidic-skin-levels-and-your-oboe/ Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:43:56 +0000 https://www.onksws.com/?p=2928 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 […]

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]]> Post 58: Maintenance starts with your Mouth https://www.onksws.com/2020/03/23/maintenance-starts-with-your-mouth/ Mon, 23 Mar 2020 12:32:59 +0000 https://www.onksws.com/?p=2905 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 […]

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]]> Post 57: What is a Complete Mechanical Overhaul at Onks Woodwind? https://www.onksws.com/2019/09/24/complete-mechanical-overhaul/ Wed, 25 Sep 2019 02:29:02 +0000 https://www.onksws.com/?p=2772 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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]]> Post 56: Why we recommend oiling… https://www.onksws.com/2019/09/02/why-we-recommend-oiling/ Mon, 02 Sep 2019 23:09:27 +0000 https://www.onksws.com/?p=2751 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 […]

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]]> Post 55: Swabbing your Oboe by Numbers https://www.onksws.com/2019/05/23/swabbing-your-oboe-by-numbers/ Thu, 23 May 2019 13:50:30 +0000 https://www.onksws.com/?p=2637 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 […]

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]]> Post 48: What is an annual cleaning/set-up at Onks Woodwind? https://www.onksws.com/2017/11/27/what-is-an-annual-cleaningset-up-at-onks-woodwind/ https://www.onksws.com/2017/11/27/what-is-an-annual-cleaningset-up-at-onks-woodwind/#respond Tue, 28 Nov 2017 02:33:20 +0000 http://www.onksws.com/?p=1841 “The mechanisms of an oboe and English horn are so complicated!” So who of you out there can agree with that statement? OK, I thought so. BTW, I also raised my hand. They are indeed complicated for many reasons. Oboes have many keys that interact with each other all at the same time. Oboes have […]

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]]> https://www.onksws.com/2017/11/27/what-is-an-annual-cleaningset-up-at-onks-woodwind/feed/ 0 Post 47: Remove, Clean and Re-install Oboe Octave Vents https://www.onksws.com/2017/10/19/video-blog-clean-and-seal-octave-vents/ https://www.onksws.com/2017/10/19/video-blog-clean-and-seal-octave-vents/#respond Thu, 19 Oct 2017 19:14:13 +0000 http://www.onksws.com/?p=1695 Here in the professional oboe repair shop, we are frequently asked about cleaning and sealing octave vents.  The standard questions are: How often should I clean the octave vents?  What’s the best way to clean octave vents?  Should I seal octave vents?  How do I seal octave vents? To answer how often, it really depends.  […]

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