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Re: cracking instruments

Author: Joseph Tomasso
Date: 2011-11-26 15:14

None of my current instruments have cracked. I'm either lucky, or florida is helping

I'll suggest it is a mix of both.

I due keep a humidifier pack in all of my cases (2 in the double cases).

A crack isn't necessarily the end of the world if you catch it right away. I used a loree in my masters that had cracked through the C#/D# trills (which i think is the most common oboe crack?) and the instrument was really quite nice. In fact, my first oboe teacher even told me if an instrument cracks it can be a good thing as it releases the tension in the wood (if there is any). I had only used it after the crack, so I can't say for sure, but i'm assuming it was the same before and after.

If you catch the crack right away (check every week at least) it is juts a matter of some sawdust/super glue and you're on your way. Metal binding rings and pins (unless it is very serious) seem to be a thing of the past.

I use a Fox 330 when i'm really worried about the environment, but my Marigaux oboe and Loree english horn have both been playing outside and in cold pits. Take the time to warm up slowly and there is much less to worry about.

For what its worth, owning 4 wood clarinets, oboe/ehorn, bassoon, and baroque recorders, i expect it will happen at some point.

Make sure you have musical instrument insurance just in case it is catostrophic!

Bachelor of Music, Sax/Clarinet Performance (2005, 06)
Master of Music, Multiple Woodwind Performance (2008)
Master of Music, Oboe Performance (2013)
Gainesville Chamber Orchestra (Clarinet)
University of Florida 2010-2011(Visiting Lecturer in Woodwi

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