Author: ohsuzan
Date: 2010-08-14 02:14
Hi bechstein!
It seems like you are making good progress in your search for an affordable, good oboe for your daughter!
As far as older wooden instruments go, it depends on how old it is (there ARE oboes that are too old), and whether it was any good in the first place. That is why so many of us have suggested you deal with Hannah or Peter -- they simply will not sell you a bad oboe.
Hannah deals in Fox instruments (among others), and that may be a good way for you to go. As long as you get an instrument that has relatively complete keywork ( Bb, left F), I don't think you could go wrong with a Fox. I personally would choose Fox over Yamaha, because Fox is a double-reed specialist -- that's all they make.
On the other hand, Peter Hurd is a connoisseur of fine vintage oboes, and if he says a particular oboe is good, even though it is old, I will put money on it that it is good. I met a very accomplished oboist this summer who is playing a Jarde that she got from Peter, and it was absolutely a fantastic instrument, even though it is almost as old as I am!
I would stay away from Lesher and Cabart, and again, I would pick a Fox over a low-end Buffet.
You don't want to buy a pig-in-a-poke. I think that is what the teacher you reference is concerned about. But as along as you deal with the people you mention in your post, I believe you would be wise to hear their recommendations and not automatically exclude a certain category of instrument from consideration.
Susan
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