Author: hautbois francais
Date: 2010-06-23 22:30
Now BOTH Koch fan and Octave C Crow, talked about reeds made for the Laubin.............now I am curious:
What are u doing different to make a reed for the Laubin ? In terms of reed style, American or European ? Scrapes ? Enhancing the darker tones ? What in particular do you need to do to make the reed just right for the Laubin ?
I do not dismiss a used Laubin. It is difficult to find a used Laubin that just suits you, just right. I definitely dont want one that cracked before, though repaired. A cracked instrument is likely to crack again because the wood is already weak, even though I am in a tropical place. I figure about 7 years, I am due fo a new oboe anyway, so the timing is right for me. Meanwhile, I am always on the lookout for a nice oboe.
Oboedrew said: "Well said! And I think the same is true of most oboes. Whenever we try an unfamiliar instrument, we feel constrained. But it's not the instrument's fault. It's just that we form our opinions prematurely, without giving ourselves time to adapt."
People are naturally biased to what they are used to. Then you need to open your mind to something new and make a reed like everyone has said to suit the new instrument. Then you get a Laubin that just fits you.
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