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Author: blazian
Date: 2010-05-27 04:43
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Not 100% clarinet, but I know you guys can help.
I bought a vintage Kohlert (yeah Dave you got me started) oboe. I'm sure the oboe will be great after I restore it but... the case. I like the case so much but the flimsy little latches aren't any reassurance to me that my oboe won't meet a horrible end in some parking lot. There's a keyhole in the middle so I assume that the case stays closed when it's locked. I don't have a key though. What can I do about obtaining a key? I doubt I can just buy one somewhere.
- Martin
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Author: Chris J
Date: 2010-05-27 05:12
Easiest solution would be to use an appropriate sized case cover like:
http://www.harrisreedcase.com/deobcaco.html
Or take it to a locksmith, who might have or make one for you. It will be a very basic lock.
You may need to find an old key from a junk shop or the like that fits into the lock, and that can be filed or modified to hit the tumbler (if that is the right word...)
Chris
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2010-05-27 06:57
yes, the lock looks pretty unexciting - a standard jewellery box key. I would, however, not rely on that lock - a good bump and the lid is open. It just protects the instrument from walking away.
I'd second the case cover. But for a case like yours it should be a bit more stylish...mine came with a tawny canvas cover (the case being faux crocodile leather) with leather trims...
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Ben
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Author: RoBass
Date: 2010-05-27 08:57
This locks are only designed as a double safety apparatus against unaware falling of the instrument during the walk to the stage ;-) This is not "increased security" against robbery, it's only the braces added to the belt in your trousers ;-)
Like Ben wrote already - very simple, not stable against impacts and safety pins and not for safer operations...
If you only wanna use it to ensure, that the kids can't finger the instrument at home, ok, this works mostly. But in a parking lane, I (as a snatcher) would take the whole bag including the oboe instead of the oboe only ;-))
kindly
Roman
PS: The key is a simple small hook mostly...
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2010-05-27 12:52
Any locksmith or luggage repair shop will have or quickly be able to make a key and also refurbish or replace the other latches.
Oboes are sensitive creatures, though. The case looks too old and unpadded to protect the instrument properly. I'd advise getting a modern case. My Yamaha plastic oboe came in a good one, and you'll find a bunch on eBay by searching:
oboe case -reed -reeds
Ken Shaw
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Author: blazian
Date: 2010-05-29 04:24
Haha a bungee cord? A hair tie would be closer to the right size. Maybe you could help me pick out the right color?
I happen to be the youngest kid at home so my instruments are safe. I've warned my family about touching things other than the piano. ![[rotate]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/smiley25.gif)
"Meeting a horrible end in a parking lot" means my oboe falling out of the case. I'm not so worried about theft. I'm aware that thieves would be smarter to just take the whole thing.
I don't have any room in my budget for a new case yet. I'll have to add more padding until I can buy one.
I think I may be able to acquire a case cover from one of my friends... but it would have to be a flute case cover. My oboe case fits perfectly into my flute case cover.
- Martin
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2010-05-29 13:35
Martin -
Get a few foam packing peanuts or a piece of foam silicon and cut it to shape to keep the oboe gently snug in the case. Avoid foam rubber, which deteriorates after a few months.
A large pony-tail elastic or headband would hold the case closed at low cost.
Ken Shaw
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2010-05-29 20:52
Oh. I encountered these in my apartment.
Men aren't good with wimminfolk stuff, except when it comes to engineering stuff:
- Nail varnish can be used to protect worn touchpieces
- Artificial nails can be used to extend touchpieces
- Nail buffers can be used to polish pesky keys and mouthpieces
- hairpins can be used to secure sheet music in windy venues
- nail clippers can be used to rejuvenate split reed tips
- apparently, ball bungees can be used to secure reed and oboe cases
And there's no ailment a kiss from your beloved one couldn't fix, of course. :-)
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Ben
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Author: susieray
Date: 2010-05-29 23:02
Actually Ben, ball bungees are sold in the sporting goods/camping stores; they are primarily used for tying down tarps, but they have all kinds of other handy uses ![[happy]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/smiley12.gif)
Sue
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2010-05-29 23:47
uhm, then I must tell my kid she's taming her hair with what outdoorsfolk use to fix a tent to the ground. ![[grin]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/smilie5.gif)
Gawd, we still used old-fashioned ropes back then. But I guess scouthood isn't the same these days where one wouldn't touch an injured body out of fear of being sued over something ridiculous...
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Ben
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