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Inserts
 Please note that I import reed making tools and parts from Reeds'n
Stuff of Germany.
http://www.reedsnstuff.de
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If you are tired of dealing with octave key water problems then read on! Oboist John De Jarnatt of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra “I still can’t believe that I have gone through an entire Seattle winter without a single problem with my octave key. I think that Loreč should use these as standard equipment. Congratulations Joseph! Richard Boaden of Victoria, Australia "Your inserts have made a major change to my oboe, and immeasurably increased my enjoyment in playing it. I am very grateful" Ernesto Lestón from Montevideo, Uruguay "I received and installed the octave inserts, then went for six performances of the opera “il trovattore” (3 and half hours each) with my 11 years old royal oboe without a single problem with my octave keys in the cold and humid winter here in Uruguay, this is amazing, the only word that comes to my mind is thanks"I still remember how worried I used to get just before the start of the Beethoven symphony no.7, not knowing if the opening 'A' was going to sound clean, and how often did not ring as nicely as it should have because of water in that tiny little hole. Similarly, waiting for that crucial solo entry at the end of the pizzicato in the third movement of Tchaik's 4th, to mention a few. Well, I had had enough of trying to fight a loosing battle so I decided that some thing had to be done about it.
After years of frustration induced by octave key water persistently appearing in some of the most exposed moments of the repertoire I decided that there had to be a better way of alleviating, if not eliminating altogether this persistent problem caused by the metal octave insert. I conducted investigations about the possibility of using a different type of material with greater temperature stability and viscosity rating. In addition, I made vital structural and dimensional changes in order to make the insert more water safe. The material I chose for the job is very stable during great temperature changes, therefore, condensation is almost eliminated. Another added bonus is that, because of its high viscosity, this material is 100% water repellent, if water finds its way up the insert it easily blows out through the tiny hole whilst playing. I have eradicated the water problem in my oboes, it gives me great comfort to know that things will be fine whenever I have to play past middle d#. Leading oboists in Australia and around the world are using the ‘ORTUSO OCTAVE KEY INSERT’
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