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Author: Chris P
Date: 2020-11-26 12:23
There is no such thing as a 'cheap oboe' - even buying what seems to be a 'cheap oboe' will cost you in the long term and not just in a monetary sense.
Initial outlay on a decent used student model oboe from a reputable maker and one that's in fully serviced condition from an oboe specialist may seem steep, but you will be safe in the knowledge you've invested well and have an instrument that will last you for many years instead of a few months and won't cause you any frustration (reeds aside).
If buying privately from eBay or classified ads, then that's a gamble and the 'recently serviced' or 'fully overhauled' thing should be taken with a massive pinch of salt as some that state that are completely unplayable even if they have been poorly overhauled.
Always get the best quality instrument you can from the outset as learning on a duffer will only put you off.
Where are you located? Find out what specialist oboe teachers are in your area and see what they recommend as a good beginner or intermediate model and also see what's available.
If you have a list of makes/models to choose from that are available, then let us know what they are (don't post the link as the rules forbid that), their approximate age, condition and the cost and we'll help you decide which sounds most suitable.
Chinese oboes are a can of worms and when they go wrong, few repairers will want to work on them as they often have far more underlying problems than the ones that surface and going in to fixing one problem could uncover loads more.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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