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Author: JRC
Date: 2011-12-14 14:25
I tried a Yamaha 841 LT for someone who wanted to buy an oboe. I was told that "L" stands for a liner in top joint with a man-made material (Ebonite) to resist cracking, and "T" stands for a 3rd octave key. And the bore dimensions are based on the set worked out by John Ferrillo and John Symer, as I was told.
This was one of the best oboes I ever tried in terms of stability of pitch, intonation, and consistency of tone throughout the range. I did not find any reason why it should not be appropriate for professional use on any performance stage in the world. I was utterly impressed, even surprised by its "low" price.
Best value for money today, definitely. Only complaint I had was their engravings on the bell. It would look more appropriate on a block on a custom engineered automobile engine.
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Author: HautboisJJ
Date: 2011-12-15 05:25
JRC, does not surprise me at all. I visited a reputable oboe shop in Germany last summer and played on a most spectacular Yamaha (and didn't have the money to buy it). On the other hand, i have played on many terrible ones as well, and to me the recent "Duet +" models which you describe seem to have more duds than the older all wood models. Perhaps...the old saying comes back again, try!
Howard
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Author: Oboe Craig
Date: 2011-12-15 17:53
What is the price range? Any options?
And is there a companion english horn.
I've never tried Yamaha oboes, but have used their synthesizers, recording devices, their wind controller (wind synth) and a pro series flute I like a lot.
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Author: JRC
Date: 2011-12-15 18:49
A little over $5,500. No EH. I wish they made one.
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Author: ohsuzan
Date: 2011-12-16 00:03
When I glanced at this headline, my eyes said, "Yamaha BLT". Conjured up some tasty mental imagery!
Susan
Post Edited (2011-12-16 00:05)
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