Author: DrewSorensenMusic
Date: 2011-12-05 16:40
It's a good idea Pliscapoivre, and yes it is possible to get to Nora Post with minimal difficulty, but does make it a long day.
A concern I currently have is that I've actually played an oboe once, ever, and if I ship them to me, I get 7 days practice. Also, I do not have an oboe to make reeds, so currently I have to make reeds to the point of just working, so that when I get the instruments I can finish them as I decide which oboe suits me. Truthfully, I think this may work in my favor, as I will be able to make reeds specifically for each instrument, and can adjust to their strengths and weaknesses.
I also have reeds from Cooper Wright, who posts on the bboards sometimes, and from Good Tone Guild, both of which seem to play nicely.
I have 5 diffent types of staples (2 Chudnow, 2 Stevens, and Pisoni) for normal bore (two each), and a pair of AK staples for said oboe. Mack-peiffer shaped cane. I am interested in Joshua +2, but that may be unnecessary at this point, and they seem so alike anyhow.
I plan to ship the instruments first, get acclimated to the different makes, then go up to Nora Post afterward, with knowledge in hand, mainly because they have an instrument there that I am really excited to try. From there I hope to get a grasp as to what suits me, and can proceed to try the oboes from the make that is right for me. Also, John Symer, a really good repair man, is close by, but I will bother him once I have more knowledge. I do not want to waste his time.
My hangups right now are that some staples are still on order, and Mark Chudnow does not have an available instrument as of yet. So while I wait, I am gaining as much as I can from all resources to facilitate a successful purchase.
Thank you for your help. And that extends to all who post on these boards. 
Post Edited (2011-12-05 16:42)
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