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Re: Water in the second octave...How to get it out?

Author: Oboe42
Date: 2006-11-04 07:48

There is a substance you can order from Forrests in California called Woodwind-all, I am sure it would be available elsewhere. It's great especially since getting rid of condensation in the octave vent (bushing) is really difficult because of the small space. I only recommend it if you are comfortable with removing the upper octave key yourself and replacing it on the oboe as that will be the only way to use it.
The process I use to clear my octave vents is as follows, I use a silk swab to remove any excess moisture from the bore, then I try to blow as much of the condensation out as is possible using a bit of cigarette paper to catch. If that hasn't done the job, then I remove my octave key and (with a sewing needle I keep in my case) I clear the air way. If the condensation persists I use the woodwind-all and spray it down into the tone hole. It evaporates quickly and takes any moisture right along with it.
I don't use feathers because the individual barbs can break off in your tone holes and cause even more moisture issues.

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