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Re: make of oboe

Author: Chris P
Date: 2006-07-27 14:23

I had an 821TP when I started playing again after a ten year break, and break being the operative word - I broke my B&H Regent in half which was probably the best thing that happened to it - I couldn't get on with it at all.

It was alright but obviously not as good as a Marigaux, Loree or Rigoutat which were the three influential factors of the Yamaha, and I struggled with the saggy Gs on it. But I sold it to a player that likes it, she wanted to replace her aged Loree with a new one, but couldn't afford it so mine was nearer her price range.

The problem with the 821TP was the keywork - it was a standard 821 with a thumbplate added (and not a very well designed one at that!), but the 3rd 8ve key was the same as a non-thumplate system (overlapping the back 8ve) making it impossible to use, but I had it all sorted out after joining Howarths, and some other keywork alterations to make it feel more like my Marigaux cor.

Since then their current thumbplate (or dual) system oboes are much better designed. But most players are more likely to go for a Marigaux, Loree, Rigoutat or Howarth XL - or really push the boat out and get a Dupin.

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

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