Video Archives - Professional Oboe Repair and Restoration https://www.onksws.com/category/video/ Sun, 10 May 2020 18:17:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.onksws.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cropped-Onks-Woodwind-Logo-32x32.jpg Video Archives - Professional Oboe Repair and Restoration https://www.onksws.com/category/video/ 32 32 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 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 54: Why do I keep getting water in my octave vents? https://www.onksws.com/2019/03/07/post-54-why-do-i-keep-getting-water-in-my-octave-vents/ Fri, 08 Mar 2019 02:22:00 +0000 https://www.onksws.com/?p=2618 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 […]

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]]> Post 49: Dr. Dan Ross https://www.onksws.com/2018/01/25/dr-dan-ross/ https://www.onksws.com/2018/01/25/dr-dan-ross/#respond Thu, 25 Jan 2018 19:42:46 +0000 http://www.onksws.com/?p=1864 Recently Arkansas State University produced the video below about my former oboe professor Dr. Dan Ross.  This video reminded me of what a huge impact Dr. Ross has had on my life and has prompted me to share a few thoughts with you. Sometimes in your life you get to encounter some extremely unique and […]

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]]> https://www.onksws.com/2018/01/25/dr-dan-ross/feed/ 0 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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]]> https://www.onksws.com/2017/10/19/video-blog-clean-and-seal-octave-vents/feed/ 0 Post 44: Overnight Success https://www.onksws.com/2017/03/05/overnight-success/ https://www.onksws.com/2017/03/05/overnight-success/#respond Sun, 05 Mar 2017 14:38:21 +0000 http://www.onksws.com/?p=1825 After visiting the Laubin oboe shop in Peekskill NY, Jason is yet again reminded that success is not gained “overnight.”  In our fast-paced world, we often forget that work which is important, work that matters, is work that is done day in and day out without fanfare.  If you are looking for greatness or public […]

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]]> https://www.onksws.com/2017/03/05/overnight-success/feed/ 0 Post 39: Proper Oboe Assembly https://www.onksws.com/2015/06/29/proper-oboe-assembly/ https://www.onksws.com/2015/06/29/proper-oboe-assembly/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2015 12:57:25 +0000 http://www.onksws.com/?p=1815 In 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 […]

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]]> https://www.onksws.com/2015/06/29/proper-oboe-assembly/feed/ 0 Post 35: How to seal your oboe octave vents https://www.onksws.com/2015/05/15/video-blog-how-to-seal-your-oboe-octave-vents/ https://www.onksws.com/2015/05/15/video-blog-how-to-seal-your-oboe-octave-vents/#respond Fri, 15 May 2015 11:44:11 +0000 http://www.onksws.com/?p=1407 In 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.

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