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Re: Kohlert and Sons Oboe

Author: razafu
Date: 2008-07-26 18:43

Hello again. I have left the horn to be restored with an estimate of $550 for restoration.

Considering that I paid less than $100 for the horn, I think that is a bargain.

The repairman inspected the horn for about 45 minutes, and was confident that it is playable after restoration. However, it will tune to the German higher tone (I think he said it appears to be tuned to a 445 A at 68 fahrenheit, as opposed to the American 440 at 72 fahrenheit.)

We discovered a small crack in the bell, but it shouldn't affect the playability we think.

In the meantime I have rented a Linton student oboe to get my embouchure back in shape (after twenty years of not playing, only a few minutes on the Linton has me worn out!)

Well, thanks again for these forums, they are very encouraging to someone of my age who is returning to music after a long absence. PS I'm best at playing the flute / piccolo, but the oboe is what I love to play (actually, the English Horn, but oboe is a close second.)

If anyone has any insights about playing a 445 (instead of a 440) I would appreciate it.

Thanks again for the website!

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