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Author: JRC
Date: 2011-11-02 13:10
The weight alone does not seem to dictate the type of sound an oboe produces. I have a 1967 Laubin top joint + 1940 something Gerard middle joint oboe that is rather light compare to most modern oboes. But produce rather dark sound appropriate for orchestra playing. Also feels small in my hand. I have a 1960 Rigoutat Classique open right top joint and covered middle joint. It was made that way for some reason. It is heavier and feels larger than the other one especially the left hand. It produces sweet and brighter sound that just encourages me to sing more musically. I would say that it is appropriate for solo and small chamber music setting.
I still think about that old Loree you once sent me to examine that came from one of Josef Marx's old student. That, I remember as noticeably small and light. I was not sure if it would fit in a standard oboe case. Unfortunately it was not in playing condition test its sound quality. I am very curious about its sound quality. Is there any chance that it is still around to test with? I would fix it up enough to see its quality. I am not John Symer level tech but I can fix an oboe well enough to make it play.
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WoodwindOz |
2011-11-02 00:39 |
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heckelmaniac |
2011-11-02 02:56 |
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Re: Oboes are not all equal...weights new |
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JRC |
2011-11-02 13:10 |
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Wes |
2011-11-03 18:31 |
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Chris P |
2011-11-04 01:19 |
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oboi |
2011-11-12 09:12 |
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