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Re: cotton vs. silk

Author: johnt
Date: 2008-04-09 20:54

There is a way to prevent the silk pull-through swab from getting stuck when swabbing only the top joint where most of the water builds up, especially useful just before putting the instrument away after playing. After dropping the weight & string through the top joint starting at the tenon end, curl the fourth finger around the tenon & the pinky around the swab before pulling it through the joint. The curled pinky will act as a stop for any knots in the swab proper. Of course the most prudent approach is better; inspect the swab for knots before dropping the swab weight into the assembled oboe from the bell end, then put swab weight plus string into oboe & sight down the bore from bell end to ensure the string is dead flat on the side of the bore opposite the tone holes. Pull swab through SLOWLY to ensure no knotting of swab while it passes through the oboe. Hang on to the top joint while doing this. If the inspection was faulty, you don't want the top joint pulling away from the rest of the oboe, if God forbid, there is a knot in the swab. An ounce of prevention, etc., etc.

Best,

john

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