Author: mjfoboe
Date: 2012-05-17 19:03
Hi,
My Mariguax oboe 901 which - has the most exquisite tone ... is a few cents flat and had a difference in the tuning in the two octaves. If the lower octave is in tune - then the upper would be sharp and vice versa.
I approached the problem systematically over a year with multiple tunings .. , I went to a 45 mm tube with a larger opening, I adjusted my scrape (tip/blend - more demarcation in the corners), my embouchure (more foward - more on the tip of the reed), the position I hold the oboe (no pulling close as I go up the scale), the use of air (more support) and changed my gouge.
Voila ................ perfect intonation in both registers .... however, it was a journey.
There are many factors that affect good intonation across registers ... all have to be addressed and ruled out! You need to be a good detective and be patient.
The scrape and gouge are crucial to good pitch stability once the mechanical factors are corrected.
If you really love the oboe and have a good repair person handy ... go for it.
For those interested RDGwoodwinds - Kritin Bertrand gave me superb service.
Mark
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