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Author: Chris P
Date: 2011-04-15 16:29
It seems that Loree cors are the most popular among players, but are there any top pro players who play or endorse Marigaux 930 cors?
I don't know any other Marigaux cor players - amateur or pro.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: CocoboloKid
Date: 2011-04-15 16:59
It seems to me that in France, at least, Rigoutat is the cor of choice, while Marigaux seems to be the winner in the oboe category.
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Author: pollo226
Date: 2011-04-19 11:00
Hello Chris,
I do play a Marigaux (automatic) cor dating from the 70s.
I had it overhauled 2 years ago and it looks and plays very well now.
I am a graduated player and and play semi-pro now.
Grtz, Erik.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2011-04-19 12:25
I see the current 930s have a low B-C link, an adjusting screw to control the venting of the F key and a clutch on the Ab-Bb trill linkage.
The low B-C link would be something I wouldn't mind on mine - there's a gap between the pillars where a detachable one could be fitted so I can always remove it if I want to. And a low Bb barrel with a key on it (to connect to the bell vent linkage) would also be nice for Mahler - it can be turned to disengage the linkage for low B naturals.
2nd photo shows the B-C link and Ab-Bb trill linkage clutch: http://www.marigaux.com/en/instruments/cor-anglais-900/930
6th photo in the series shows the F key adjusting screw: http://www.marigaux.com/en/instruments/marigaux-ligne-900/901
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
Post Edited (2011-04-19 12:29)
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Author: HautboisJJ
Date: 2011-04-19 14:38
Do the Marigaux cors have the same kind of timbre and looseness in resistance often associated with Marigaux oboes?
Howard
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2011-04-19 16:42
They're very free blowing and with no stuffiness at all - that's why I bought one because it was so easy to get on with.
Even though the top joint bore on mine has a huge curve to it, that probably adds that bit extra to the tone! The reason why the bore is curved is due to either the pilot drill wandering during drilling the billet or the wood moving in the time set aside in between the pilot hole being drilled and the outside being turned - the outside is dead straight. Had it been completely banana shaped then it would've been rejected.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: HautboisJJ
Date: 2011-04-19 17:30
Sometimes i have a feeling that the particular looseness is the reason why an instrument does not project well. Perhaps why Loree cors are preferred?
Howard
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2011-04-19 18:03
I'd have thought a more resistant instrument wouldn't project as well as a free-blowing one.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
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Author: HautboisJJ
Date: 2011-04-19 18:17
I would love to know the answer to that! Someone should do an investigation into it.
Howard
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