Author: ohsuzan
Date: 2011-11-18 23:47
Oh, boy! What a challenge!
Knee jerk reaction is that the Fox is the better choice, presuming you can find one in your price range. The trouble with the used Fox 330/333 models is that they command a better price at resale than almost any other brand I know of (and I have been looking -- more about that presently).
I played an intermediate Yamaha for a while. I have to say, it was unproblematic, but I guess the sense I have is that it was quite pedestrian. I think the Foxes can actually rise to a higher level of tone quality, in the right hands.
If I were in your position, I would call Hannah (http://www.hannahsoboes.com/) or Peter (http://oboes.us/) and see what they have on hand. You MAY even be able to find an older, reconditioned, Loree for the price.
Susan
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