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Author: Joe O'Kelly
Date: 2002-03-01 22:44
I know this is not a clarinet question but.....
How much does a used Loree oboe usually cost?
What are some other good brands of oboes?
The reason I am asking is that I plan to play oboe after high school and need a good oboe. One of the colleges I applied for offered me a full scholership for my clarinet playing but asked me to play the oboe in one of their other groups. Even if I didn't go there I would like to continue on the oboe and the one I currently own,(a wood Lesher) is not dependable enough as it works half the time. My parents agreed to help me out with the dough for the oboe and I'd like to get something I won't outgrow.
Thanks for your help in advance.
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Author: Josh
Date: 2002-03-02 01:11
you can find a decent used Loree for $2-3K. A great place to look is http://www.usedoboes.com (Cygnet Studios) in Pennsylvania...they have some great stuff. Nora Post would be another great person to try. http://www.norapost.com You might also want to consider Yamaha, Fox, Marigaux, Rigoutat, Howarth, Buffet, Bulgheroni, Patricola (my oboe and cor anglais are both rosewood Patricolas, I highly recommend them) and Fossati oboes (the E30 Tiery oboe is AMAZING, and it's only $2800 here at Forrest's in Berkeley http://www.forrestsmusic.com ) If you have any other oboe questions, you can contact me offline if you want
Happy...woodwinding!
Josh
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Author: Sandra F. H.
Date: 2002-03-02 01:32
Hi! I am a clarinetist and clarinet teacher who has recently taken up (or been taken by a double reed?!) the oboe. I did quite a bit of research on oboes, and I decided to purchase a Patricola professional oboe. I could get a used Loree, but it seemed difficult to find a decent one for $2-3K !! "The Loree has a penetrating orchestral sound, while the Patricola has a sweeter sound which is nice for chamber music." Truthfully, I think that it is opinion. The Patricola is more well-known in Europe. I purchased my oboe from Muncy Winds, and found the staff there to be very knowledgeable and helpful concerning these oboes. The nice part is that a brand new pro, full conservatory, Patricola is $3K. My oboe teacher (a pro player) was impressed by it. Remember, if you purchase an new oboe, that it may need some minor adjusting and have a pro repairperson or a good teacher adjust it for you. Good Luck!
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Author: Wes
Date: 2002-03-02 03:13
It may depend upon where you live and what you expect to play. The Loree oboe is the standard oboe in the USA because of it's sound and, to some extent, because of tradition. Other makes of great oboes are not as acceptable, except for Laubin, which is more expensive and also has a suitable sound. The acceptable makes of oboe used in Europe don't blend as well in an oboe section and don't have the "pizazz" that a Loree has. They have a different "pizazz", beautiful in a different way. Listen to the difference between Harold Gomberg and Heinz Holliger on recordings. Lorees are not so much used in Europe.
A new Loree can cost $4500 to $6000 or so but if one is really serious about USA oboe playing, it is close to a necessity. Good luck!!
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Author: Amanda
Date: 2002-03-02 23:20
I recently bought an oboe, it's a selmer model number 120 or 121 I think, full conservatory system, wooden, leather case. I got it used for about $2,200 and it's really nice, but I guess new they cost around $4,300 so it all depends on how much money you want to spend.
Also I haven't been playing oboe that long, so I'm not sure how much I know, it's just an opinion.
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