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Author: beckee  
Date:   2002-12-09 20:18 
 I was just wondering what make of oboe any one on here has, as this is a predominately American site and as a brit i have no idea of the makes over there.  i just got a brand new Howarth S20 n its bowtiful!
  
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Author: Torus Tubarius  
Date:   2002-12-09 22:49 
 Hi Beckee.  I knew your posts had a weird accent!  Yes and as a Southerner I'm one to talk, right? 
 
Anyway, I play on an AK series Loree oboe.  Here in America Loree is still king, though there are other makers out there who are trying to dethrone them.  I think something like 90% of professional players here play on Loree. 
 
My girlfriend plays on a Covey oboe.  Coveys are made here in the US in Atlanta, and are also very nice, but they definitely play differently than a Loree.  Hers also has a Philadelphia D key which mine lacks.   
 
My teacher also plays on a Loree AK series, but he also bought a Loree Royal oboe, which I think he is gradually warming up to.  On the Royal the wood is thicker, and the tone is much darker.   
 
Before I got the Loree, I played on a Yamaha YOB-811 oboe.  It was ok, but not even in the same league as the oboe I have now.
  
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Author: Laura  
Date:   2002-12-10 02:13 
 And, in case you didn't know, I'm the girlfriend.
  
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Author: Jenn  
Date:   2002-12-13 23:34 
 I have a Renard Artist (330). I just got it two weeks ago. His name is Renadro and he's my baby. *pets the case*
  
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