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Author: LongCat
Date: 2014-12-16 06:36
I bought my first wood oboe a few months back, and I am absolutely terrified about cracks. I've been taking all the preventative measures (I'm even lugging it around in an insulated tote bag between buildings!), but am still really worried because I don't know what I'm looking for. Whenever I notice a little line in the wood my heart stops, but it never appears to be open at all when I take a closer look with a flashlight. If somebody could tell me how I can differentiate cracks from just grain in the wood, it would put me more at ease.
Thanks!
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2014-12-16 19:19
At least it's not going through anywhere important!
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2014-12-17 00:08
... and a fair gap between the pillar and the end of the trill beam as well.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: jhoyla
Date: 2014-12-17 11:17
Possibly due to a shock to the post? If the oboe was dropped in its case onto a hard surface it could cause this - the plush lining would be no protection.
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Author: newedit617
Date: 2014-12-24 08:42
This is a good/informative topic.
I had a wood RIEC for years that never cracked. I also have a Marigaux with 5+ cracks, even though I treated the two instruments the same way. I didn't know the Marigaux was cracked until the repairman discovered several cracks in the tone holes during yearly service. However, I did notice that playing pianissimo on high F was difficult. Perhaps "invisible" cracks hidden under keys are identifiable by changes in how the instrument responds.
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