Oboe And Cor Anglais...the Deed Is Done

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Oboe And Cor Anglais...the Deed Is Done, My day with Howarths

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jod	Aug 24 2007, 11:12 AM Post #31
Maestro Group: Banned Posts: 9899 Joined: 14-January 05 From: Burwell, Cambridgeshire Member No.: 2939	My preference is for a full Gillet system with added thumbplate. I learnt on a thumbplate oboe, but now have a full gillet with thumb plate- a buffet bought for me when I took my Grade 7, when I eventually replace my oboe, I've got so used to the merits of both systems that going back to a thumb-plate would be a retrograde step, I'd miss my conservetoire alternatives. As for sound, I like the sound of a silvery tone, it would suit my way of playing. However I also like Howarth Oboes and get a good sound from them. One day I'll upgrade my oboe!

A.U.K	Aug 24 2007, 04:14 PM Post #32
Prodigy Group: Members Posts: 1641 Joined: 17-April 07 Member No.: 10759	OOO OOO OOO an Update I just picked up and E-mail from Howarths, Loree have given a delivery date at the end of October so not too long...if I am honest I didn't think I would see them before Christmas so fingers crossed we will be all done and dusted in about 7-8 weeks...

itchy1	Aug 24 2007, 05:34 PM Post #33
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 405 Joined: 8-March 06 From: NE Yorkshire - the seaside Member No.: 6393	That's quick...they'll be with you before you know it!

Claire21	Aug 25 2007, 08:08 AM Post #34
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 800 Joined: 5-September 04 Member No.: 2034	Andrew, I was wondering - did the good people of Howarths say anything to you about how you have to blow your new oboe in? How long does it take? How long per day are you 'allowed' to play on it? Do you have to do lots of oiling? I'm just thinking that I'll have to factor this in if I'm going to buy a new instrument myself. Haven't had to think about it before as my current oboe was bought second hand.

A.U.K	Aug 25 2007, 10:08 AM Post #35
Prodigy Group: Members Posts: 1641 Joined: 17-April 07 Member No.: 10759	Personally I would blow a new Oboe in at about 10 to15 minutes the first couple of weeks then up it to 20 minutes a day for the first three months then gardually increase it, always throughly swab it out when done, keep an eye on the moisture and store it very carefully... Oiling.....I certainly wouldn't over oil it...maybe once a month...people get in a dreadful mess oiling instruments getting it on the pads and usually putting far too much in the bore so LESS is definitely more. I don't think its something to get overly precious about but just apply a little common sense in the approach and you wont go far wrong... we don't have an overly difficult climate here unlike the USA for instance who have huge humidity problems...we thankfully dont have to contend with that but can keep an eye on a hygrometre and add a humidifier to our cases if needs be.. regards Andrew

itchy1	Aug 26 2007, 11:17 AM Post #36
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 405 Joined: 8-March 06 From: NE Yorkshire - the seaside Member No.: 6393	I've always been a little confused about oiling the bore of my oboe, is it a good idea or not... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif) I've never oiled the bore of my instrument, and it has never seemed to need it, but should I be doing this??

A.U.K	Aug 26 2007, 03:13 PM Post #37
Prodigy Group: Members Posts: 1641 Joined: 17-April 07 Member No.: 10759	Hi Itchy, Well to quote the great Leon Goosens...he would strip his oboe keywork off and oil the bore once every six months...I would have a chat with Howarths and see what they reccomend...it will only require the tiniest amount of oil to do the job so don't go wellie-ing it in there or it will get sticky and clog up...If you are not sure you want to tackle it have the oboe serviced and get them to do it...

itchy1	Aug 26 2007, 04:03 PM Post #38
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 405 Joined: 8-March 06 From: NE Yorkshire - the seaside Member No.: 6393	I think that having the oboe serviced and getting it done then sounds like the best idea. There's a good local brass and woodwind repairer and last time he looked at my oboe he recommended that I oil the mechanism every 3 months and told me how to do it...it hadn't been done for 10 years so it was very dry!! I was just thinking that I needed to sit down with some sewing machine oil and a needle and do some oiling.

AmandaL	Aug 27 2007, 05:01 PM Post #39
Virtuoso Group: Members Posts: 3477 Joined: 18-November 03 From: Hampshire, England Member No.: 149	QUOTE(A.U.K @ Aug 26 2007, 04:13 PM) have a chat with Howarths and see what they reccomend...it will only require the tiniest amount of oil to do the job so don't go wellie-ing it in there or it will get sticky and clog up... According to Howarth's oboe care leaflet, they recommend oiling the bore of a new oboe once a month for six months and then once every six months thereafter. I use almond oil and have a pair of oboe mops I keep specially for the job. Spread the oil lightly on the mop, don't soak it or the oil will ooze into the toneholes. Place the mop in the bore and twirl it around gently. Better to do it several times until the bore is evenly covered, than to try and put more oil on the mop and end up with it everywhere. Leave the oboe so that the oil soaks in. Generally, I don't play it the same day I oil.

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