The Oboe BBoard
|
Author: jhoyla
Date: 2008-04-04 05:19
Personally, I don't think that "good - very good - excellent - mint" gives very much information, either!
I would prefer descriptions such as:
Excellent intonation with no false notes
Full, even tone throughout all registers
quiet, positive keywork with no plating problems and little play
Maintains a vacuum for 30 seconds
One crack, expertly repaired, nowhere near a tone-hole
Fully re-corked and regulated
etc. etc.
In short - there is no substitute for taking the instrument home for two weeks and playing your heart out. If after that you still are not sure, take it straight back.
J.
|
|
|
kmhtoboe |
2008-04-03 18:36 |
|
Re: Used Oboe Condition new |
|
jhoyla |
2008-04-04 05:19 |
|
The Clarinet Pages
|
|