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Re: Chauvet oboe

Author: pkhoover
Date: 2011-06-27 17:38

I found the info regarding Chauvet very interesting.

I have an old Chauvet EH AC series that I purchased from my college professor many years ago. A common thread among english horns is a 'sagging' middle C. At one of the IDRS conventions, I tried 13 different Henneker bocals before I found one that complemented my horn.

About 6 years ago, I decided that my horn needed some swedging work done and basically a good tune up. Based on a friend's high recommendations I called Paul Covey's shop (I believe that he was either near the end or had already passed). When I told the person from his shop what I needed, they told me that my Chauvet was too old and not really worth overhauling and that I would be better off if I just bought a new horn. I then went to the person I always use in Cleveland, Ohio, and was very happy with the job that he did.

My Chauvet has a wonderful warm sound, and recently at the 2011 JMOC, one of the guests gave me some info regarding Chauvet and proceeded to tell me that he used to own one long ago and loved it. I had performed the orchestral excerpt from La Mer and received several complements on the wonderful sound of my Chauvet.

Patti Hoover

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