Author: JMarzluf
Date: 2011-04-08 04:56
Le Hautbois Americain (ha, ha!),
I believe most of these questions can be answered by revisiting the "Hiniker Oboes" thread, here on the bboard, where I talk about my two Hiniker oboes in some detail. If you still have questions, let me know. Tom's wait is currently 3 years, more-or-less. Punctuality is not his forte. I say, you get what you are willing to wait for!
Not to speak for him, but I think Cooper was saying that he believes Hiniker to be closer to Laubin, rather than Loree, in playability.
Although I believe Tom based his oboe design, at least originally, on some older Loree examples, I feel he has succeeded in creating an entirely unique animal. To compare it with any other make is a little like comparing apples to oranges -- or Asian pears. That having been said, I'm sure you will find certain qualities in common if you compared a Hiniker oboe with either of the "L's."
Jonathan
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