Yamaha YOB-831 User manual

Thank 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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Caring for Wood Body Oboes
Yamaha wooden oboes are made of grenadilla wood, a
material more susceptible than plastic to changes in
climate. Sudden shifts in temperature and/or humidity
cause subtle changes in wooden instruments, potentially
causing the body to crack or joints to swell. The oboe,
due to the wall thickness of its body, is more delicate
than any other woodwind instrument. The following
care is recommended to extend the life and maintain
the quality of your instrument.
Take 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 instructor.
Applying Cork Grease
Cork grease (YAC 1007P) applied just prior to assembly
promotes an easy,
proper fit of oboe joints.
A thorough, even coat
on all cork joints
provides protection and
extends cork life. It is a
good idea to wipe off
old cork grease before
adding new.
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Assembly
YOB-410, -411, -411P, -811, -821, -831, -841:
•To connect the bell to the lower joint, hold down the
B
b
key on the bell section and gently twist the lower
joint into place until the key bridges are aligned. Pay
careful attention to the bridge keys; they are easily
damaged.
•Connect upper joint
and lower joint in a
similar fashion, with a
gentle twisting motion.
Again, pay careful
attention to the bridge
keys. To move them into alignment hold upper joint
keys lightly, making sure the bridge key is up. 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 gently insert the reed into receiver.
Tuning Your Oboe
Pitch is affected by
temperature, so warm up
the instrument before
playing by blowing air
through it. To tune, adjust
the reed on the body. The
length you pull out or push in depends on individual
preference and method of playing.
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Caring for the Interior
of Your Oboe
Removing the Reed
Carefully dry the reed with a clean cloth and place it in a
double reed holder. Never leave it on your oboe.
Cleaning the Body and Pads
•Draw the cleaning swab
through the body and
remove 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 hole and
lightly press down.
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Caring for the Exterior
of Your Oboe
For daily care, wipe the entire length of the body with a
polishing cloth (YAC 1099P), being careful not to apply
pressure to the keys. Wipe down the keys, taking care
not to scratch them or damage the pads.
Cleaning
Use a tone hole cleaner
(YAC 1049P) to clean the
space under and between
the keys.
Regular Maintenance
Because the oboe has the most complex structure
of all wind 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 put anything in the case
that could place pressure on the instrument.
To keep your instrument in optimum playing condition, have it
cleaned and inspected by a qualified repair technician anually.
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Yamaha accessories for oboe are the perfect com-
panions for your instrument. Many of our accessories
are 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
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•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
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•Metronome
Available in Black,
Blue, Gray or Pink
ME-100
•Oboe Case
Covers
YAC OBB-210
YAC OBB-810
•Replacement
Oboe Cases
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
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