Yamaha Oboes Owner's Manual - Page 10

Caution: Storing the Oboe ● Do not set down an assembled oboe so that its tone holes face down. ● The oboe features perhaps the most complicated mechanism of all wind instruments. A subtle change in temperature or humidity or the slightest external pressure may damage 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 instrument or case. ● When you are not using the instrument, store it in its case and case cover. To protect the instrument from changes in temperature 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. 20