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just starting- yamaha vs selmer?

Author: newoboeparent
Date: 2015-09-05 19:38

My 10 year old son is going to be starting oboe so we are researching what to buy. I have been reading many helpful posts on this forum and want to ask you all for a bit more help. We have been looking at a used Yamaha 211 for $425 but saw several posts that said to avoid these. We also found a used Selmer 123f for $650. Our budget is around $600 and there are not a lot of used oboes in our state. I would appreciate your thoughts about comparing these two instruments as well as the pros and cons for a beginner and the available keys. We also don't want to just have to upgrade in a year. (My son also has been playing violin for several years and is very excited about starting oboe so we have decided to skip the rental phase.) Thanks for all your help.

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