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Author: bobsyouroboe
Date: 2010-10-21 14:51
Hello,
I have a marigaux millenium and the top joint is very stiff meaning that however much cork grease i put on there is a gap between the joints. I think this is affecting the tuning because on all my reeds the lower register and middle c are flat even if my a is sharp. I'd really appreciate if there was a solution without going to an oboe shop, i have also tried sanding the cork down but it still leaves that gap. Thankyou
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Author: jhoyla
Date: 2010-10-21 16:59
Are you sure that it is stiffness, and not that the tenon is too long for the socket? I would measure them both with a vernier calliper, before trying to force them together. Also check that the cork does not ride up and form a ridge against the wooden edge of the tenon.
Warm only the socket-side in your hands for at least a minute before you try and assemble - perhaps if the metal expands a fraction, the tenon will go in easily.
Also, try lanolin, it may help get the cork really silky smooth.
J.
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