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Re: make of oboe

Author: Chris P
Date: 2006-07-27 08:37

Yamaha's first venture into the oboe market was the Vienna model, though it did limit their sales due to the fact these are only used by Viennese players and a small amount of enthusiasts outside Austria. I remember seeing one in the late '80s in Lewington's in London (who was the UK's main Yamaha dealer back then) - pretty impressive looking instrument, though the keywork is very basic in comparison to a modern full Gillet conservatoire oboe.

But they came to their senses and copied a Loree for worldwide appeal, then several changes in design later (still borowing from the major French makers) and their Gillet conservatoire oboes are as you now know them.

Guntram Wolf makes Vienna oboes with conservatoire system for those not familiar with Zuleger-style keywork, and offers them with low Bb as well.

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

Post Edited (2006-07-27 08:40)

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