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Re: Backup instrument

Author: Chris P
Date: 2011-04-26 16:33

The Signet Soloist 120 in question appears to be exactly the same instrument as my Signet Soloist 104 (before I added all the extra gadgets to it) so it shouldn't be a bad instrument at all. Seems it's had a replacement bell at some point as Selmer 120 oboes don't have the LH F or articulated C# (just dug out the brochure to check).

The bells are exactly the same on all the low Bb models (both wood and plastic), only the logo, model number below that (if stamped on) and serial number stamped on the back will be different. I fancy getting a bell with either the Bundy or a B&H '78' logo for mine just to cause a stir. That'll guarantee no-one'll want to nick it!

The plastic Selmer USA oboes are much better than their wooden counterparts (1292, 122F, 121 and 101) for the fact the joints won't warp on them. All the wooden Selmer USA oboes I've seen were banana-shaped!

The plastic ones are (starting from the most basic to full Gillet conservatoire):

1492 - basic conservatoire to low B
123F - to low Bb with Ab-Bb trill and forked F vent
120 - as above plus side G#-A trill, banana key and D#-E trill
104 - as above plus LH F and articulated C#

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

Post Edited (2011-04-26 16:44)

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