Author: Chris P
Date: 2006-10-14 10:51
It's only really an ornamental feature on French-style oboes (which are made by Howarth, Püchner, Bulgheroni, Yamaha, Dupin, etc. and not just oboes by French makers) that has been retained since the outline of the oboe was smoothed out, and has no effect on the tone.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
Independent Woodwind Repair Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes
NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.
The opinions I express are my own.
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