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T

hank you for choosing Yamaha. We

prepared this owner’s manual  to inform
you on how to properly care for your
oboe. 

Inside you will see examples of what you
should do to help keep your oboe playing
correctly and sounding its best.

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Summary of Contents for YOB-411

Page 1: ...choosing Yamaha We prepared this owner s manual to inform you on how to properly care for your oboe Inside you will see examples of what you should do to help keep your oboe playing correctly and sounding its best 2 ...

Page 2: ...extra care to prevent exposure to sudden changes in temperature and humidity Avoid direct extended exposure to Sunlight Rain Heaters Air Conditioners Remove all moisture after you have finished playing Refer to Caring for the Interior of your Oboe on page 5 for detailed instructions Assembling Your Oboe Assemble tune clean and lubricate your instrument for the first time under the guidance of your...

Page 3: ...Align upper joint bridge key on top of lower joint bridge key YOB 211 Attach the bell to the lower joint Connect upper joint and lower joint in same manner as above Never lay your oboe with keys facing downwards whether assembled or not Placing the Reed in the Upper Joint Gently hold the reed in your mouth for a few minutes before putting it on your oboe Apply cork grease to the reed cork and gent...

Page 4: ...ove all moisture Yamaha oboe swab YAC1053P comes in two sizes a narrow one for the upper joint and a large one for the lower joint and bell section Tenons tend to collect moisture especially at the upper and lower joints Wooden oboes will begin to split in this area so be careful to remove all moisture with gauze YAC 1059P When drying a pad insert cleaning paper YAC 1095P between it and the tone h...

Page 5: ... instruments minor temperature and or humidity changes as well as exterior pressure can affect the wood and key mechanisms We recommend an annual visit to your local repair technician for oiling the bore and regular adjustments Storing the Instrument The case should always be used for storing the instrument after playing and for transporting Be sure to remove the reed and store it properly Do not ...

Page 6: ...e designed to keep your instrument playing and sounding wonderfully while others make practicing and performing easier and more enjoyable Please visit your local Yamaha dealer to purchase or order any of the following high quality accessory products Visit us on the web at www yamaha com band E N G L I S H ...

Page 7: ... 8 Oboe Maintenance Kit YAC 1038 Chromatic Tuners TD 1 TD 2 TD 10 TD 20 Personal Studio Practice System PS 7 Key Oil YAC 1003P Bore Oil YAC 1004P Cork Grease YAC 1010P Accessories E N G L I S H ...

Page 8: ...ases YAC OBC 200 YAC OBC 210 YAC OBC 810 YAC OBC 820 Yamaha Music Stand MS 300AL Additional Accessories Cleaning Gauze YAC 1059P Oboe Swab YAC 1053P Pad Cleaning Paper YAC 1095P Polishing Cloth YAC 1099P Tone Hole Cleaner YAC 1049P YAC OBB 810 YAC OBC 200 YAC OBC 820 YAC OBC 810 YAC OBC 210 YAC OBB 210 E N G L I S H ...

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