Yamaha Oboes Owner's Manual - Page 11

Maintenance Accessories for Your Oboe Polishing gauze Removes dirt from the instrument surface to restore the luster to the finish. Screw driver Tightens loose screws. Polishing cloth A soft, dense cloth suitable for polishing the instrument surface. Cleaning swab This swab is absorptive and can remove moisture and dirt from inside the body of the instrument. Tone hole cleaner This cleaner is suitable for removing dirt from the tone holes and corners on the keys. Cleaning paper Place a cleaning paper between the pad and the tone hole and press the pads lightly a few times to completely absorb moisture and grease. Key oil Apply a small amount of key oil between the key post and key tube, or inside the key tube, to prevent rust and wear. Cork grease Helps to keep joints smooth and the tube airtight. Remove any dirt from the joint cork, apply a small amount of cork grease to the cork, then join the upper and lower tubes and distribute the grease. Silver polish Use this polish to treat discoloration or remove dirt from the silver or silver-plate finish of your instrument. Apply a small amount to polishing gauze or a polishing cloth, then polish the instrument surface. Reed case Enables you to store a few reeds and extract the right one with ease. 21