by Vincent | Dec 15, 2023 | Non classé
Dealing with Condensation-Related Issues in the Bore. Some instruments exhibit a consistent buildup of condensation inside specific passages of the left-hand side during use, with no apparent mechanical defects. This phenomenon can be explained by various factors: the...
by Vincent | Jun 1, 2024 | Non classé
Recurring sticking of a cork pad The repeated sticking of a sticky cork to its seat is caused by several mechanical and chemical factors: A leak in the piston’s seal causes air to escape, which promotes moisture buildup through capillary action. During the drying...
by Vincent | Aug 27, 2023 | Mécanique, Non classé
Some of the most common left-hand “failures Any leakage originating in the left hand is often of spectacular proportions. In fact, the higher up the bore it is, the more it invalidates the whole instrument. Take, for example, a clogging problem in the octave...
by Vincent | Aug 27, 2023 | Non classé
Right-Hand Adjustment Protocol. Leaks in the right-hand section primarily affect the notes produced by that hand. However, optimal adjustment also has a positive effect on these notes when they are played an octave higher or using the half-hole. Starting with the high...
by Vincent | Aug 22, 2023 | Non classé
Inventory of precision tools and consumables. Here is a short, non-exhaustive list of tools and equipment you may need to maintain your instrument during your life as an oboist (see the illustrations in the French version): Watchmaker’s screwdrivers: tools designed...
by Vincent | Apr 1, 2024 | Non classé
Emergency Water Drainage from Under the Octave Keys. Water buildup under an octave key distorts the sound and can even clog the air passage to the point of completely preventing the octave mechanism from functioning. Blowing air directly under the key cap proves to be...
