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RE: newly 9yo child wants to play

Author: Chris P
Date: 2017-05-08 00:42

UK spec Yamaha 200 series are both dual system (conservatoire with added thumbplate) and built to low Bb, so maybe look for a used one listed in the UK as that way you wouldn't have to ship it (which will incur import duty) nor have the uncertainty if their teacher may not be open to the concept of teaching conservatoire system.

The previous 200 series oboe to the current model also had a forked F vent - they've omitted that from the current model from what I can see. The UK spec Yamaha 200 series will take anyone beyond Grade 5 whereas the US spec one will be limited without the low Bb.

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

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