Author: jhoyla
Date: 2015-06-02 11:05
Don't buy anything on the auction web-site.
You'll get more value for your money if you buy a decent second-hand instrument instead of a new one.
If you're looking for an "occasional" instrument I would think again about plastic instruments, which are far more hard-wearing than wooden ones, which don't like to be ignored for any length of time.
There are several dealers who are trustworthy and are glad to help you find a good second hand instrument within budget. They all ship within mainland USA so I'm certain that getting an instrument on trial won't be a problem. Look for dealers who specialise in Oboe, not general woodwind, since they often receive (and know how to service) good instruments in part-exchange.
Make sure you have a good teacher, or a friendly professional, who can help you vet the instrument and make sure everything is fully functional.
Having said all that, doubling on Flute/Oboe is very, very hard. The differences in breath-control and embouchure control are diametrically opposed, and your flute playing will suffer.
J.
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