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Author: Chris P
Date: 2013-08-09 15:15
Have you worked on any woodwind instruments before?
You're best removing all the keys, then cleaning the joints and toneholes (making sure you accidentally don't catch or break any springs), oiling the bore, then polishing the keys and replacing any worn, missing or damaged key corks, tenon corks and pads. If you're unsure about anything, then seek advice from specialist oboe repairers in your area.
For normal cleaning and maintenance after playing, use a silk pullthrough for the bore to dry it out well (make sure the pullthrough is fully unrolled and there aren't any knots in the cord) and wipe the keys down with a soft cloth to remove any perspiration, then very lightly and evenly grease the tenon corks and put it back in its case.
Are these Pan Ams made from what looks like rosewood (brown with distinctive stripes along the length of the joints) or are they blackwood or some form of plastic?
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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frenchhornist |
2013-08-09 03:23 |
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Chris P |
2013-08-09 15:15 |
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cjwright |
2013-08-09 16:43 |
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Wes |
2013-08-09 19:37 |
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oboi |
2013-08-09 21:50 |
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jhoyla |
2013-08-11 08:57 |
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