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Re: Hard hose oboe?

Author: Chris P
Date: 2014-08-27 22:57

Eina, where are you based?

This is a conservatoire system oboe, so if you're based in the UK, not many players and teachers play pure conservatoire system (there are some, but not as many play/teach thumbplate and dual system).

That shouldn't be a problem but it's best to have a teacher who plays conservatoire system as there are several fingering differences between the different fingering systems.

I recently played one of these oboes and it didn't play too bad - there were some tuning problems and the keywork isn't exactly the most ergonomic.

But as a starter oboe you should be alright with it provided all the pads are seating and it's all well regulated. Not many repairers will be prepared to work on Chinese instruments should anything be or go wrong with it, so bear that in mind.

But should you get on alright with it and want to progress, then consider a Howarth S40c or S45c, Cabart 74, Rigoutat Riec or similar intermediate model oboes built by reputable makers who also make pro models as they have heritage.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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