Author: jhoyla
Date: 2009-03-18 07:39
If your oboe has not been taken apart for many years and you DO oil it occasionally, my vote is that gummy oil is the culprit (Chris' last point in his email).
If it is the problem, chances are you need to strip and clean ALL the barrels and rods in your instrument. This first sticky key is just your early warning!
Two approaches here:
1. Take your instrument to a good, professional oboe repair person. These technicians are important people who will never be rich - help them stay in business, if you can afford to.
2. Fix it yourself. Make sure you have a good book (I think the Sawicki book is the one most people recommend) and set aside an afternoon.
Set up with all the correct tools (yes, that includes a spring hook) (no, a crochet hook is NOT sufficient - you need to be able to push as well), a large clear table and a notebook. Lock the door and strip and clean all the barrels and rods according to the instructions.
Oil each barrel with a tiny drop of oil as you assemble, blotting away excess before it hits the wood. A digital camera is useful - take a snap of each stage so you can remind yourself how it is put back together. Don't mix up the rods - keep each rod with its key or keys.
Let us know if this is the cause, won't you?
J.
Post Edited (2009-03-18 07:46)
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