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Author: Sally
Date: 2012-11-20 14:44
Apologies if this has been discussed before, I did do a search but couldn't find the answer...
I'm a wind player and generally play for musical theatre - although primarily a single reed player I double on the oboe when necessary! As my instruments are usually on stage, they are insured through the duration of a show by the production company.
I use a Boosey and Hawkes Regent oboe which I was lucky enough to buy quite cheaply. I'm having trouble knowing what sum to insure it for - if I insure it for the amount I paid (£250) I'm unlikely to ever get such a bargain again! I'd normally insure for the cost of a new instrument but they are no longer produced - is there an equivalent student level resin/plastic oboe still in manufacture from a decent maker?
Thanks for your help,
Sally
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2012-11-20 15:46
The only basic thumbplate system oboes being made which are the same keywork spec as a Regent are the Buffet Artist and the Howarth S10 which are both wood (although the Buffet has a plastic lined bore), so insure it against one of them (most likely the Buffet) if it's for a new-for-old policy.
If you're looking at an all plastic oboe, there's the Yamaha 241B which is dual system (basic conservatoire with added thumbplate). There are some Chinese oboes as well, but the prices are as variable as their build quality.
Have a look at the prices of student model oboes here:
http://www.johnpacker.co.uk/Catalogue/Woodwind/Oboe-Cor-Anglais/Oboe/Student
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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