Author: joepie
Date: 2009-06-02 06:23
Hi Susan,
Thanks for your absolute clear answer. Indeed, I'm not familiar with your history of oboe buying. Is it written down somewhere on these boards? Unfortunately I wasn't able to find it, could you perhaps point me to it?
It really makes me wonder why some people would have us play three levels of oboes. If I were a child, it would be a sensible advice to start with a less expensive instrument, as a child is not expected to pay for his/her own oboe. As adults we can make our decisions based on good reasoning and judgement. We do, however, need the correct information to draw conclusions.
Surely no one is trying to "protect" us from spending too much money? If you buy four oboes, like you did, you must end up spending more money than buying one.
It couldn't be a status kind of thing, could it? Like I have to earn some degree before a certified person will grant me the right to play the next level of oboe? Like the instrument would outrank me if I hadn't reached that level yet, and I'd be laughed at by <guard(s)-of-the-oboe-ranks> of the <whistle-a-lot orchestra>.
I am really, really puzzled at this moment. If there is a good reason not to go for it, I'd like to know it.
Joepie
PS. I do understand that I lack the ability to select a good oboe, my skills are underdeveloped and I need to rely on others to select a suitable instrument. That's one of the reasons that I want to rent one for the time being.
Post Edited (2009-06-02 11:28)
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