 The Oboe BBoard
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2016-10-24 15:33
Check the top fingerplate adjustment - on some autos it's linked to the bridge from the LH3 fingerplate to the auto 8ve mechanism and as you lower LH3, the top plate also closes down but shouldn't fully close. It should have a very tiny amount of movement in it - barely a hair's breadth and considerably less than the 3rd 8ve key (if fitted). If the aperture in the top plate has been enlarged, then that will cause tuning and response problems for the lower part of the upper register and the lower altissimo.
As for fitting a 2nd 8ve touchpiece, that's relatively straightforward as it can be soldered onto the end of the key barrel that keeps the 8ve vents closed. I had that fitted to my oboe d'amore as it too is full German spec and I found it hard work without the 2nd 8ve touch when doing 8ve leaps involving upper register A-C where I'd instinctively go for the 2nd 8ve touch but nudge open the trill keys instead. It only duplicates the thumb 8ve key, but will add security if you're used to semi auto 8ves.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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