Author: annev
Date: 2015-03-31 18:12
Hello,
I'm a clarinet player that has had a chance to do some exploring with oboe. I'm really enjoying the oboe (!) and since I have a borrowed student instrument, I'm looking to buy a (better) second hand one of my own. I've gained a lot of information by searching on this board, and through some of the links, such as Peter Hurd's website. What a terrific resource - thank you!
My oboe teacher has recommended that I find an instrument with full conservatory key work and which I can grow into for the long term (a professional level oboe, if possible) but didn't like to recommend specific brands or models, since her experience has been mostly with Loree. I'm not able to afford a new professional level oboe, but I've had good success with older professional clarinets, and thought that might be a possible option for oboes. So, some things I'm wondering about:
Has oboe technology changed within the last century? Are there "better" decades then others for oboes? (For example, with clarinets, I'd recommend an instrument from the 1960s onward, because the bore technology has changed).
Are there particular brands/models, of older, professional oboes, that you might recommend?
Would you know of reputable places in Canada that offer second hand oboes? (Our dollar is really taking a beating, so US prices are high).
Thanks so much!
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