Woodwind.OrgThe Oboe BBoardThe C4 standard

 
  BBoard              
 
 New Topic  |  Go to Top  |  Go to Topic  |  Search  |  Help/Rules  |  Smileys/Notes  |  Log In   Previous Message  |  Next Message 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options
Author: Oboehotty 
Date:   2012-05-06 03:00

I have taught many college oboists over the years. Some of the best instruments I have encountered for durability and sound (warm dark sound) are the Yamaha 841, Mariqaux 2001 model, Fox's newest horn the 800 series, and of course Loree AK and Royale Models.

I have had students purchase the Fossati's and I was a fan myself for several years. Two students purchased Soliste models and both were horrible. Both got massive cracks within 3 months of buying and never played the same.

Marigaux -- I am pretty active in the oboe community and I have not heard of such a thing as Mariqaux 2001 horns "exploding" or anything about cracks any more then the "other" brand (Loree).

I have heard decent things about the Patricola and the Bulgheroni horns -- though I would be willing to bet that many people who are strict Loree players would disagree with all of this and would not play on anything but a Loree.

I am also a huge fan of the Laubin and Covey Instruments as well as the Hinikers I have played.

It all depends on what kind of sound you want and how much you want to listen to what "everyone else" tells you. Play many horns and record yourself and buy what YOU like and what YOU sound great on. In fact, go one step further and have someone cover up any name on the instrument so you don't know what you are playing so you are not slighted by the brand name. You might be pleasantly surprised by what you ultimately choose. Good luck!

Professor of Oboe - Youngstown State University
Howland Local Schools - MS Dir. Of Bands/HS Asst. Dir (Marching, Symphonic)
 Reply To Message  |  Avail. Forums  |  Flat View   Newer Topic  |  Older Topic 

 Topics Author  Date
 Professional Oboe Options  new
DrewSorensenMusic 2012-04-22 23:01 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
RobinDesHautbois 2012-04-22 23:56 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
oboeandy 2012-04-23 01:50 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
oboi 2012-04-23 05:12 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
Jeltsin 2012-04-23 06:40 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
Loree BF51 2012-04-23 17:01 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
JRC 2012-04-23 18:44 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
CocoboloKid 2012-04-23 19:14 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
Chris P 2012-04-23 19:36 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
SomeGuyWithAnInternetAlias 2012-05-07 18:07 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
DrewSorensenMusic 2012-04-23 20:00 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
CocoboloKid 2012-04-23 20:11 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
Chris P 2012-04-23 20:15 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
DrewSorensenMusic 2012-04-23 20:29 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
Chris P 2012-04-23 20:45 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
Wes 2012-04-23 21:46 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
DrewSorensenMusic 2012-04-23 21:57 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
Loree BF51 2012-04-23 22:45 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
Loree BF51 2012-04-24 00:31 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
jhoyla 2012-04-24 06:13 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
DrewSorensenMusic 2012-04-24 12:01 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
Chris P 2012-04-24 12:49 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
TrueFinlandishness 2012-04-25 12:52 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
Chris P 2012-04-25 16:08 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
DrewSorensenMusic 2012-04-25 16:41 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
kimber 2012-04-25 17:27 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
Loree BF51 2012-04-25 21:24 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
Oboehotty 2012-05-06 03:00 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
DrewSorensenMusic 2012-05-06 13:40 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
oboesax 2012-05-06 16:07 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
SomeGuyWithAnInternetAlias 2012-05-07 18:29 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
oboemoboe 2012-05-06 17:59 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
JRC 2012-05-06 18:18 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
jhoyla 2012-05-07 12:24 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
DrewSorensenMusic 2012-05-07 15:17 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
SomeGuyWithAnInternetAlias 2012-05-07 17:51 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
Chris P 2012-05-07 20:23 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
DrewSorensenMusic 2012-05-07 20:31 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
SomeGuyWithAnInternetAlias 2012-05-07 21:24 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
EaubeauHorn 2018-06-28 21:23 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
Chris P 2012-05-07 21:22 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
Chris P 2012-05-07 21:26 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
SomeGuyWithAnInternetAlias 2012-05-07 21:28 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
Chris P 2012-05-07 21:31 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
SomeGuyWithAnInternetAlias 2012-05-07 21:44 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
Chris P 2012-05-07 22:06 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
DrewSorensenMusic 2012-05-08 03:40 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
Chris P 2012-05-08 10:02 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
philadelphiaoboe 2018-06-15 01:03 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
jhoyla 2018-06-15 20:26 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
heckelmaniac 2018-06-19 01:43 
 Re: Professional Oboe Options  new
Chris P 2018-06-29 14:18 


 Avail. Forums  |  Need a Login? Register Here 
 User Login
 User Name:
 Password:
 Remember my login:
   
 Forgot Your Password?
Enter your email address or user name below and a new password will be sent to the email address associated with your profile.
Search Woodwind.Org

Sheet Music Plus Featured Sale

The Clarinet Pages
For Sale
Put your ads for items you'd like to sell here. Free! Please, no more than two at a time - ads removed after two weeks.

 
     Copyright © Woodwind.Org, Inc. All Rights Reserved    Privacy Policy    Contact charette@woodwind.org