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Re: Robinson Shape

Author: RobinDesHautbois
Date: 2012-04-08 17:47

Hello tfriedle,

I'm not the expert on gouging (I only know my own machine and how I like to curve the blade myself), but I was under the impression that:
1. Europeans usually have thinner sides than American gouge
2. they also (especially the Germans) use wider shapers
3. the French make longer reeds

So thin sides supporting the shape is more a matter of your scraping style.

Again, I'm not the expert on changing instruments (I kept my same Lorée fro 27 years, though I have tried others), but I also think adjustment periods (for the person) is required in both cases of changing oboes, shapes an even anything else. I would assume that it's best not to change shapers too quickly when purchasing a new instrument, but rather get used to it with the reed setup you're used to, and then play with shapes, gouge and staples (very important) after you're used to the new instrument.

But please, don't take my word for it: professional gouges and changing instruments is better advised by others here.

Robin Tropper
M.A.Sc., B.Mus., B.Ed.
http://RobinDesHautbois.blogspot.ca/music

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