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. We recommend that you take the instrument to your dealer for adjustment once every two or three months.
●Do not place any object in the case that might apply pressure to the keys.
●Do not apply excessive force to the instru- ment or case.
●When you are not using the instrument, store it in its case and case cover. To protect the instrument from changes in tempera- ture and humidity, store the case in a bag.
●Do not place the instrument in the vicinity of cooling or heating devices, such as air conditioners or heaters.
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