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Re: types of wood

Author: Chris P
Date: 2008-04-27 20:31

Grenadilla and African blackwood are both names for one and the same type of wood, which is Dalbergia Melanoxylon (if you want to use the Latin).

It's really down to how well seasoned the wood is, and the steps taken early on after buying any oboe made from any type wood to reduce the risk of cracking, such as playing it in gently and not subjecting it to extreme or sudden temperature changes as well as how well as being meticulous as to how you look after it, making sure you use the pullthrough not only to remove the majority of condensation that accumulates in the bore during playing, but also evenly distributing what moisture remains in the bore afterwards.

All wooden oboes are at risk of cracks developing, but preventative measures reduce the likelyhood.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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