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Re: Octave box inserts

Author: mjfoboe
Date: 2010-02-18 13:51

Howard,

Firstly, let me address your generalizations about the upper register of the Marigaux oboe:

"Marigaux ..... which in Europe is not very popular because of the sagging top registers."

I have not experienced this problem with my Marigaux 901. What I have noticed is the Oboe is pitched a few cents lower at 440.

I have easily adjusted to this by using a 45 mm staple and supporting the air stream in that register with more support and a firm embouchure. My old Loree was a few cents sharp and I would play with a more relaxed and open embouchure.

The changing of octave vents - which I think you are referring to - can affect the pitch somewhat. I had an Octave vent replaced on my old Loree to bring down the pitch - somewhat. However, you can also address pitch by the height of the key pads too.

I also feel that your problems lie in the reeds. Maybe your shape is to wide? Or maybe your scrape needs to be adjusted? Or maybe the reeds need to be shorter? Or less wood needs to be removed from the back of the reed.? Or the blend from the tip to the heart is not right? Or maybe the reeds are to open? Maybe you need to change the diameter of the tube cane? You need to experiment to find out what works best. My reeds for the Marigaux are made slightly differently than the ones for the Loree. (And thank goodness for that - since the Marigaux reeds are easier to make!)

It seems you need a focal or reference point in order to experiment with your reeds. Set up a chart - and vary different aspects of the reed making process and substitute one variable at a time while holding the others constant.

Good Luck

Mark

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