Author: ohsuzan
Date: 2012-11-12 00:19
At the NCMEA conference this afternoon, I came across a new student oboe brand -- Eastman. From the Eastman Music Company, which used to primarily make stringed instruments. They bought the Haynes flute company, and are now making those, plus a student line of flute. They have very recently introduced a new oboe.
It is made of hard rubber, and comes with full conservatory keywork. Retails at $2,700. The keywork feels really good, and the tone is quite nice. My only reservations were about the quality of the build -- how solid is it? (I had a little bit of trouble getting the two main pieces together smoothly, and there was something wonky about the mid-C. Maybe an adjustment issue, but why would they be presenting for demo an instrument that is out of adjustment?)
Has anyone else seen these? Opinions? If it is a sturdy instrument, it might be a good choice for an "outdoor" oboe.
Susan
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