Yamaha Bassoon None Owner's Manual - Assembly and Tuning

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Assembly and Tuning

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Assembling the Oboe

1. Apply cork grease.

Before assembling the oboe, apply a thin 

coat of cork grease to the joint cork and the 

entire circumference of the lower part of the 

reed tube.

2. Attach the bell to the lower joint.

Hold the bell in your right hand and check 

the position of the bridge key for the lower 

tube and the bell. Slide the bell onto the 

lower joint while rotating the bell.

3. Connect the upper and lower tubes.

Hold the lower joint in your right hand and 

check the position of the bridge key. Slide 

the lower joint onto the upper joint while 

rotating the lower joint.

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Hints on Tuning the Oboe

The pitch of an oboe is affected by the length 

and type of the reed tube, and the length, 

width, scrape and gouge of the reed. If you 

have difficulty tuning the oboe, experiment 

and adjust these elements.

In addition, the temperature in the room and 

inside the oboe affect the pitch of the instru-

ment. Before you start to tune, allow the 

instrument to adjust to room temperature, or 

warm the instrument by holding it in your 

hands.

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. In this case, apply a thin coat of the included cork grease to the joint cork, 

and try again to connect the joints. If the joints still do not fit together smoothly, apply a thin coat 

of cork grease to the receiver side as well. When applying cork grease, be careful not to apply too 

much.

Caution: Disassembling the Oboe

If you plan to disassemble the oboe into its 

upper and lower joints and bell, do not 

hold the instrument close to your face or 

near other people. If a part detaches unex-

pectedly, it may cause injury or damage.

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