Author: heckelmaniac
Date: 2011-04-26 07:42
I usually recommend that ANY Linton oboe made in the US be avoided like the plague. However, the Linton model ZRL (this is also the Armstrong
model 5030) in plastic or wood, has ALL the professional key-work, except 3rd octave key. The ZRL plays well- usually well voiced, good scale, good response, good projection. The engineering of the keywork is not stellar, though it is for sure OK, fairly durable [not too soft like Larilee], and it is ergonomically comfortable.
The plastic ZRL is somewhat inclined to be somewhat brighter in timbre than say a recent Loree, though for sure not overly bright. The [scarce] wood ZRL
does have elements of a darker sound. Usually, in first class condition
(i.e., overhauled by a meticulous oboe repair specialist) a plastic ZRL should be less than $1500, a wood version less than $1700.
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