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Author: oboe
Date: 2003-05-11 00:22
Hi~
I don't really know if it's a stupid question or not but, here it goes:
Are there any GOOD oboes ,wood or plastic, that are professional (or intermediate though I've only heard of that, like, once) that are less than $600??? And if so, where??? That probably is a stupid question, but I really want a professional model and we can't pay for a very expensive one right now. If you do know, I'd be happy if you could tell me. I'm not on here very often so, if you do, you can email me at boovp1@hotmail.com Thanks
~Corinne
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Author: Ratsnest
Date: 2003-05-11 16:35
I dont think you'll be able to find anything proffessional or intermediate NEW for less than maybe 2 or 3 thousand dollars. As for used? Maybe... I dont think people even sell their used oboes for that much.
Sorry.
=Ratsnest=
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Author: d-oboe
Date: 2003-05-12 00:14
I bought my professional Greenline for $8000 Canadian, which roughly translates to $5500 US. I don't even think you can get even a beginner instrument (new of course) for less than $1,000. Oboes, even beginner ones, have detailed and finnicky key work; in short, they cost alot. When you upgrade to intermediate, and further to professional, more care and attention is put into the making of the instrument, to ensure that it is near perfect, which certainly adds to the price. The carving and drilling of the holes into the expensive, tropical wood is where a good part of the craftsmanship comes in. The key work on professional grade instruments is quite a bit more complicated than the already complicated beginner level instruments. There are many additional keys for additional purposes. Such as: 3rd octave key, G#-A trill key, Low C Banana key, B-C# connection/trill, left F Key, F resonance Key, Bb resonance key, and more.
Frankly, it's not even worth buying a cheap instrument: all you'll get is heartache, problems, and cursing, in the end.
Now, to answer your question: unless the music store hands you the oboe for free, you won't find a decent one for less than $1000. Continue saving up, and good luck.
P.S. Consider renting an oboe... perhaps on a "rent to own" basis...
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Author: oboe-player
Date: 2003-05-14 03:37
Even as a beginner/intermediate, I bought a professional oboe. In fact, it was (according to my teacher) the best oboe I could buy. This oboe will last me the rest of my life- if I had bought a less exensive model (the one I bought was a $6000 Loree Royal), my teacher said that it would hinder my abilities in a few years. Sometimes, a large investment is worth it in the long run, especially if you can avoid buying a different oboe every few years!
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Author: TorusTubarius
Date: 2003-05-14 04:24
A Loree Royal... *drools*
My teacher plays on a Royal, and his only complaint with it is that it seems like you have to make better reeds to get it to sound just right. It seems the AK series is a little more forgiving as far as what kind of reed you can stick in it and it still sound good. However, when you <i>do</i> actually make apposite reeds for the Royal then... wow.
Personally, I'm unsure which one of the two I prefer. I think ultimately it just depends on what kind of sound you want to have. If you want dark, rich, and a more round tone, go for the Royal. If you want clear and vibrant with more high harmonics in the sound, go for the AK.
Oh, and to answer the first question. If you can find a professional model oboe that's still in one piece and plays like it should for less than $600, then you have permission to come to my apartment and kick me square in the behind for paying so much for mine. And then you can go kick oboe-player and his Loree Royal's behind as well.
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Author: oboe
Date: 2003-05-14 20:46
Ok,
It's a deal!!! Thanks for your help!!! I may be trying one out soon, if I do, I'll tell you whether or not it plays well!!!
~Corinne
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Author: oboe
Date: 2003-05-26 20:05
just wondering (b/c im not sure about how some instruments should look b/c i just have a student oboe) if someone could look at www.musicm.com/Items.asp?CAT=oboe&Category=Oboes and tell me i'd be greatfull!
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