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Re: just starting- yamaha vs selmer?

Author: WoodwindOz
Date: 2015-09-06 05:11

On either of these instruments I would expect an upgrade within 2 years. I have a Yamaha 211 which I paid a similar price for and I lend to beginning private students. Adults usually grow out of it within 3 months and children 6 months to a year (maybe longer depending on the rate of progress). They genuinely are a starter instrument.

If your budget is $600 I would consider looking for a Selmer 101/102/104 - these are much closer to the full keywork needed in the long run.

Alternatively, buy the Yamaha, understand that you will be upgrading in 1-2 years but that you'll effectively get free rental - you should be able to sell it for the same price you bought it for, and by then can hopefully upgrade to a Fox 300 or other suitable intermediate oboe (or even a used professional level).

Rachel

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