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- Page 3 ENGLISH Precautions — The precautions below cover the proper and safe use of the instrument and are designed to pro- tect you and others from damage or injury. Please observe all precautions carefully! If a child will use the instrument, a guardian should clearly explain these precautions to the child and make sure they are fully understood and observed.
- Page 4 Precautions for Wooden Bodies The wooden body of a Yamaha oboe is made of from natural grenadilla or kingswood. For this reason, the instrument is more susceptible to changes in temperature and humidity than are metal or resin instruments. In particular, sudden changes in temperature or humidity may distort the wood, resulting in body cracks or key malfunction.
- Page 5 Nomenclature Semi-automatic octave system Full-automatic octave system Upper Joint Upper Joint Lower Joint Lower Joint Bell Bell...
- Page 6 Assembly and Tuning Before assembling the instrument, please observe the following: When holding and assembling the instrument, take care not to apply excessive force to the keys. Applying excessive force may bend the keys, resulting in unbalanced pads. When you assemble the instrument for the first time, you may have difficulty connecting the joints due to tightness.
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Page 7: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance ■ During Performance ● Do not place the oboe on a table with its tone holes facing down. Do not lean the oboe against a wall with its tone holes facing down diagonally. In this way, you can reduce the chance of moisture dripping from the tone holes during performance, which could increase the risk of body... - Page 8 Care and Maintenance ■ Occasional Maintenance ● Once or twice a month, wipe the surface of the instrument using a polishing cloth. Be careful not to damage the keys or other parts. ● Once a month, apply a small amount of key oil to the key mechanism, then manipulate the keys to allow the oil to distribute evenly.
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Page 9: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The tone is not clear or the instrument plays out of tune. ◆ If pads are deformed or the body is crack- ing, take the instrument to your dealer for repair. → Never apply excessive force to the keys. When you finish playing the instrument, wipe any moisture or dirt from the pads. - Page 10 Caution: Storing the Oboe ● Do not set down an assembled oboe so that its tone holes face down. ● The oboe features perhaps the most compli- cated mechanism of all wind instruments. A subtle change in temperature or humidity or the slightest external pressure may dam- age keys or pad balance or precipitate changes in key touch.
- Page 11 Maintenance Accessories for Your Oboe Polishing gauze Removes dirt from the instrument surface to restore the luster to the finish. Polishing cloth A soft, dense cloth suitable for polishing the instrument surface. Cleaning swab This swab is absorptive and can remove mois- ture and dirt from inside the body of the instrument.
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