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Author: Fred
Date: 2003-10-18 19:29
I'm thinking of trying my hand at doubling on oboe. I played one for a while in high school, so I think I know what I'm getting into. I found a plastic Hans Kreul (Tubingen) oboe that I can get for a decent price (ie, cheap). At the risk of opening a French vs. German sound war, would that be a acceptable oboe for me to start on? It is in very good condition. Any price guides for beginner oboes would be appreciated.
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Author: kenabbott
Date: 2003-10-18 20:52
$400 is for a serviceable plastic horn, $1000 plus for wood. You will find (as I did) that as soon as you become competent, you will want a wooden oboe. In retrospect, I should have purchased the good one first.
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Author: Wes
Date: 2003-10-18 21:09
The Kreul oboes that I've seen seem to be fairly thick wall, giving a nice, covered sound which would probably be fine for you. The Fox oboes are highly regarded for beginners and intermediate players. I liked the Moennig oboes that I tried. The USA professional player generally uses a Loree or Laubin oboe, with some exceptions. Loree is the standard for the USA while Rigotat, Marigaux, etc are used more in other countries because of different sound requirements. The Lorees produce a more covered and less bright sound. USA players also mostly prefer the long scrape reed.
Many clarinet and saxophone players have taken up the oboe, but few stick with it because of reed concerns, a complicated and expensive instrument, lack of a competant teacher, and insufficient time to commit to it. Once you have tried the oboe a little, it would be best to find an outstanding teacher as it is not an instrument for self teaching.
Every note you play will be heard in an ensemble and every listener is an expert on oboe sound! Good luck!
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