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Re: EH

Author: Chris P
Date: 2009-06-22 21:39

The low B-C connection is standard on British, German and I think Italian spec oboes - some cors and d'amores may have it too but most won't.

On Howarth conservatoire and dual system oboes with the B-C link fitted (which is the majority of them - but still an option on d'amores and cors of the same model lineage), the B-C link is usually made in such a way so the adjusting screw can be backed off all the way to disengage it completely if you don't want it like that - if you look at the following photo you'll see the adjusting screw on the B-C link is screwed right into the pip: http://www.howarth.uk.com/pic.aspx?pic=./wo/HowarthXLBWTPOboe.jpg&pid=35115

On thumblate systems (S10, S20 and S2 instruments) and older Howarth pro oboes with it fitted (from the late '40s-'60s) it's usually fully engaged (but with minimal adjustment to regulate it) and can't be disengaged without being modified (removed completely or a new version fitted if the pillar placement will allow that) - much easier on the more recent Howarths as the connection arm is much longer and it can be bent up out the way but still enough so it can be re-regulated with the adjusting screw.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

Post Edited (2009-06-22 21:43)

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