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Re: Hiniker vs Laubin

Author: JMarzluf
Date: 2011-04-07 15:08

I'm sure Cooper will have something to say here, as he has sold off his Hiniker oboe. I'm sure that his reasons for letting it go are completely valid, as oboe preference is, ultimately, a purely subjective thing. I have also spoken with the person who has purchased Cooper's old Hiniker, who is a talented principal oboist and, now that he has "discovered" Hiniker oboes, is going on Tom's wait list for another one.

Another friend of mine has recently sold her Hiniker oboe. This was one with a clear acrylic top joint. She felt it did not project well enough, and instead went with a Buffet Greenline. In my opinion, the Greenline is one of the worst oboes out there, with regard to projection -- but, again, this is all subjective.

I have had both "die-hard" Loree and Laubin players try one (either one) of my Hinikers, and state that they would have no problem trading their current oboe for one of mine. Some are now on Tom's list. Others have not particularly cared for the Hinikers, for one reason or another.

For me, I can only say that I believe we all sound the way we sound DESPITE the equipment in our hands. Some horns simply make it easier for us to find our voice, but find that voice we will, regardless. For me, it's Hiniker who has cracked the secret code of the perfect oboe sound, combined with technical practicality. In other words, for me it is easier to sound and play the way I want on a Hiniker, vs. any other oboe. Still, I have found minor (correctable) voicing issues with both of my instruments. I have had to "tweak" every horn I've ever owned, so this is no big deal to me.

So, I'm not saying that Hiniker oboes are MAGICAL, necessarily.

For me they are.

Jonathan

http://www.marzlufreeds.com/

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