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 Re: Loree NN English Horn Inquery
Author: heckelmaniac 
Date:   2012-10-04 02:40

Hi Drew,

I have had a number of "ancient" Loree English horns, such as

N series (c. 1908) plateau, with left F (added), low articulated C#, Ab-Bb trill
mint condition, no a scratch to be found, played beautifully

Z series (c.1910) ring, though full professional system one of my favorite Loree
English horns ever
my main English horn for some years until I discovered Puchner English horns

SS plateau- stellar

AF plateau belonged to one of my teachers, Phil Kirchner
also a beautiful instrument

Loree YY plateau also something "to write home about"

Some of the ancient Loree English horns will tend to be a little sharp.
I have often used a #3 bocal with excellent result.

The thinner wall Loree English horns tend to "resonate like crazy."

Beware- on occasion you may find an ancient Loree English horn (or oboe d'amore) that was made for the English market, even after 1915, that will be hopelessly sharp overall, being "band pitch." A long bocal (such as a #4) will NOT bring the band pitch instruments to playing A=440- only a few notes will be in tune. Almost impossible to re-work the old band pitch instruments to play successfully at A+440

With best wishes,
Peter

Oboes.us

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