Author: ohsuzan
Date: 2011-10-16 22:41
Well, if you have an instrument allowance with your position and/or an "artist" deal with a particular maker, there is motivation to change your instruments like others might change their . . . shoes. You don't have to pay a tech to maintain or repair your instrument; you get the shiny new one, and you can sell the slightly less-shiny one for $$. And depending on who you are, you probably get to pick from the "best" available.
But this has very little to do with the potential longevity of the instrument.
I was thinking I had heard that Leon Goosens only ever used the one oboe over all his professional career. Glad Chris P. verified that for us. Seems to me I also read that he used each of his reeds for years and years, too.
The only reason I would get rid of my "best" oboe is if it were damaged beyond repair. But that's because it's a really good oboe -- made in 2003, seem a lot of use and has needed some repair, but still an excellent player, well in tune, etc.
There are other oboes that I have/had that I would probably sell if I could replace them with something better. But again, that goes to the oboe, not to the age.
Susan
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