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Octave Vent

Author: RobinDesHautbois
Date: 2010-06-08 23:06

I have an old oboe, student model, whose octave vent (thumb key) must be soiled because using it doesn't raise the octave but does other weird things.

I was wondering if anyone has any experience cleaning these: the only things that make it better than your average high-school instrument is that its all wood and made in 1921! Very nice sound and predictable tuning.

I'd rather not spend the money (or time away) to send it off to a pro. I was thinking of removing it and dipping it in CLR.

Any comments? Is an octave remover absolutely necessary or can I mill down a cheap pair of needle-nose plyers?

Thanks.

Robin Tropper
M.A.Sc., B.Mus., B.Ed.
http://RobinDesHautbois.blogspot.ca/music

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