by Vincent | Jan 15, 2024 | Non classé
Causes and consequences of improper adjustment, locating air leaks, and common malfunctions. Improper adjustment is defined by the air leaks it causes. These leaks can result from several factors: Insufficient tightening of an adjustment screw (caused by settling,...
by Vincent | Jul 1, 2024 | Non classé
Replacing a tenon cork Over time, the corks that provide the mechanical connection and alignment between the instrument’s various parts undergo structural wear (compression, drying out, or crumbling), which compromises the stability of the joints. When this...
by Vincent | Oct 24, 2023 | Non classé
A crack? Don’t panic! A crack in the body of an oboe is usually detected only after mechanical and acoustic symptoms have gradually appeared: increased resistance when playing low notes, a decrease in sound density, and a loss of playing comfort. These issues...
by Vincent | Oct 15, 2023 | Non classé
Stress Testing on My Instrument. The procedures described above are performed without risk of physical damage to the instruments. These practical exercises are staged for educational purposes on a dedicated demonstration instrument. No technical work is performed on...
by Vincent | Nov 15, 2023 | Non classé
Typical One-Day Training Program. Since participants in this training generally have no prior experience in instrument mechanics or fine-tuning, the course begins with a study of fundamental mechanisms using educational models built with Lego Technic components....
by Vincent | Aug 1, 2024 | Non classé
Emergency removal of a swab stuck in the drill hole. To prepare for this type of incident at home, it is recommended that you have the following tool on hand: Thanks to its threaded design and the length of its shaft, rotating this tool as you insert it into the drill...
