Author: RobinDesHautbois
Date: 2010-11-26 16:09
> 1) 41, Canada
> 2) Software Engineer (Oboe Amateur)
> 3)
a. Loree standard bore, resonite top-joint, semi-automatic 8va, 3rd 8va key, F resonnance, Left-F and aux C (banana) - 25 years (brand new, bought at age 16) - very popular at the time (the standard in my area)
b. Pan-American (beginner model) - 90 years old (owned for 6 months) - not popular at all
> 4) theoretically: 440, in practice everywhere between 438 and 444
=> I adapt by making reeds that play high and pull them out as needed
=> more or less mouth compensation is required depending on the distance away from 440
> 5) I make my own reeds European style. The scrape can be short or long depending on the individual reed. I have had successful reeds as long as 74.5mm, but generally, stable, well-tuned reeds are just under 70mm. This remains true with shorter staples and thinner cane, but thinner cane allows for shorter scrape (better stability).
> 6)
a. Loree: started formal musical training at Conservatoire de Montreal - I wanted a professional instrument.
b. Pan-American: just had fun with E-bay. Seeing as it actually plays decently, I'm using it for lunchtime in-car practice rather than risking damage to my Loree. $300 CAN (shipping and taxes included), was worth the risk.
> 7)
a. Loree: It is excellent, especially after a revoicing by Laubin, but still suffers a little bit from unstable 1st octave key notes. I chose resonite top joint for fear of cracks. I had no one at all to help me choose the instrument, but Loree recommended by 3 teachers.
b. Pan-American: nice sound, horrible keywork, bad tuning.
> 8) Yes. My Loree is very good, but I'd like to try and buy one of Dupin Imperial, Gebr.Moenning Albrecht Mayer or Laubin. Reason: I want an extraordinary instrument.
Robin Tropper
M.A.Sc., B.Mus., B.Ed.
http://RobinDesHautbois.blogspot.ca/music
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