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Author: Hummingbird
Date: 2012-01-26 01:47
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So, scanning down my oboe in rehearsal today, I noticed a potential crack at the bell, on the metal lined tenon. Here are some pictures attached.
So first of all, is this a crack? And if so, I live in the Lehigh Valley are in PA, greater Philly region, I suppose. Who would be my options for repair on this?
Thanks!
Note: The crack is left and above of the "4" on the serial number. Starting at the metal ring and going down a little.
Post Edited (2012-01-26 01:50)
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Author: JRC
Date: 2012-01-26 02:09
It does not look bad to me. Perhaps just filling may be good enough. But you need to go to reputable tech.
You will not regret going to John. And not far from you.
John Symer
(856) 858-0605
12 Lees Ave.
Collingswood, NJ 08108
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Author: ohsuzan
Date: 2012-01-26 02:14
Until the third photo, I would have said it was just an "enhanced grain" in the wood. The third photo does look like you have a little crack in the spot you have highlighted.
But, as JRC says, it doesn't look bad, and it is not at a critical place.
I second the recommendation of John Symer, simply because he has been on everyone's "short list" of recommended oboe repair persons for longer than I have been playing the oboe!
Susan
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Author: cjwright
Date: 2012-01-26 05:04
That's a VERY common crack, and it's usually just a matter of filling and finishing. It's a very simple job, and I would suggest that it's not a big deal to have just about any oboe repair person fix it up.
John Symer
David Weber
Jason Onks
John Peterson
All of these guys could do it in a simple amount of time.
Blog, An Oboe In Paradise
Solo Oboe, Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra
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Author: GoodWinds ★2017
Date: 2012-01-26 05:34
any of these in the WA zone, Cooper? I've got a leetle tiny crack just like this, but even more narrow
GoodWinds
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Author: heckelmaniac
Date: 2012-01-26 06:24
Wind Works Bellingham Edward DeVaney 360-733-5840
Kennelly Keys Lynnwood Paul Woltz 800-426-6409
Oberloh Woodwind Seattle
Masullo Music Vancouver BC
Stacie Fortiner Sound Wind Repair Brier WA
So far, I do not know of any oboe repair persons
in Central or Eastern Washington...
With best wishes,
Peter
To become an oboe repair person you need:
1) innate mechanical skills
2) the mind of a crime scene detective
3) the patience of Job...
Oboes.us
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Author: GoodWinds ★2017
Date: 2012-01-26 17:30
I agree with that 'patience of Job' part. Thanks again, Peter.
GoodWinds
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Author: johnt
Date: 2012-01-26 18:55
Well said, Peter. I often think of Job sitting on that pile of ashes while I make reeds ;-))
Best,
john
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Author: Hummingbird
Date: 2012-01-26 20:49
So I gave John Symer a call, and said it's no big deal, and it's fine to keep playing on it until it becomes convenient to have it fixed! Which is good, because I have performances coming up.
Thanks again everyone!
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