Author: DrewSorensenMusic
Date: 2011-12-05 11:23
Thank you huboboe and pliscapoivre. Very intuitive concerning hole size and location, two factors I had not considered. But I think you are correct that there are so many factors in making these great instruments, and I'm not looking into becoming a manufacturer, just trying to get a little more insight.
Some things that my brain has latched onto from reading into such matters is people seem to enjoy the AK high register, and also adding the AK bell to their regular bore instruments. Lots of people seem to enjoy Marigauxs, so much good has been said that company that I'm really excited to try the 801 and a used 901 if I am blessed to find a good one that doesn't break the bank. I think people enjoy a evenness in their sound, and I wondered if the Marigaux bore could be similarly compared to the AK.
As to where this information would lead, I will be acquiring an oboe in the near future, and I'm trying to learn as much on what to expect from each company as possible. I find that I will have to order from 3 different suppliers at once, since they will only send two at a time. I do appreciate they don't charge to try, but all thst shipping can get expensive quick. Narrowing the field would greatly facilitate not spending all my money on trying, and lower my purchasing ability on the oboe that's right for me. As I said before, I'm especially interested in Marigauxs, especially because they seem to be forgiving on reeds, of which I am a novice, and I'm a doubler, so can't spend as much time as one dedicated to the single art. I don't see much written about howarths, especially the s40c or s50c which are more in my price range, I think lots play the XL. And I haven't seen much on MCW either, but a reputable oboist told me she enjoyed Mark's instruments, and they are nicely priced.
Just more thoughts on our quest. Kind regards
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