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Re: Model 920 Altu Noir Oboe

Author: Oboehotty  Date:   2014-09-08 04:40 I'm in NE Ohio/western . It gets relatively cold in the winter. We had a cold snap right after I bought it that went in the single digits for about four days with wind chills. I didn't notice much of a difference. Honestly I have played my 2001 Loree twice since I got the new one. I don't miss it. It gets looks in rehearsals and performances but once "they" hear it, the looks turn to intrigue. It's very dark and chocolatey smooth. (Sounds like I'm describing coffee....which is exactly what I think of when it plays). Reeds- had to change them a bit - for the better. I have to do MUCH less to my reeds to get a wonderful sounding reed that responds well and is stable in all registers than I do with the Loree. The Marigaux is so reed friendly. The biggest difference is not nearly as much needed out of the back of the reeds. I did play this horn against many ones as I mentioned (various brands). The altuglas was the clear winner on various tries and tests. My wife was the impartial listener...a trained violinist turned sped teacher. As far as "lacking" in personality......don't notice it nor do those that have heard me play. Everyone has said it is much easier to blend with this horn than the loree. In fact two people have told me, that play in different groups, that they find the Marigaux easier to blend with Han others playing loree. I am still experimenting with shapes a bit to see if any of them make a difference. I use a Joshua +4 most of the time and occasionally a Joshua +2. I am experimenting with a more square tip...a Caleb-1 but so far that one works better on the loree but takes MUCH more minute reed adjustments than the Joshua on the Marigaux. All around I am enameoured with the sound, feel, and overall experience with the altuglas. The altuglas isn't for everyone but I love it for me. Shawn Professor of Oboe - Youngstown State University Howland Local Schools - MS Dir. Of Bands/HS Asst. Dir (Marching, Symphonic)

Topics	Author	Date
Model 920 Altu Noir Oboe  new	oboesage	2014-09-03 03:01
Re: Model 920 Altu Noir Oboe  new	JMarzluf	2014-09-03 19:50
Re: Model 920 Altu Noir Oboe  new	oboesage	2014-09-04 03:58
Re: Model 920 Altu Noir Oboe  new	mjfoboe	2014-09-04 18:58
Re: Model 920 Altu Noir Oboe  new	oboesage	2014-09-06 04:00
Re: Model 920 Altu Noir Oboe  new	Oboehotty	2014-09-06 08:20
Re: Model 920 Altu Noir Oboe  new	oboesage	2014-09-07 00:38
Re: Model 920 Altu Noir Oboe  new	jhoyla	2014-09-07 09:48
Re: Model 920 Altu Noir Oboe  new	oboesage	2014-09-07 22:10
Re: Model 920 Altu Noir Oboe  new	Oboehotty	2014-09-08 04:40
Re: Model 920 Altu Noir Oboe  new	mjfoboe	2014-09-08 06:32
Re: Model 920 Altu Noir Oboe  new	Oboehotty	2014-09-08 06:57
Re: Model 920 Altu Noir Oboe  new	mjfoboe	2014-09-08 17:14
Re: Model 920 Altu Noir Oboe  new	Norm L	2014-09-10 07:24
Re: Model 920 Altu Noir Oboe  new	EWG	2014-09-12 13:07
Re: Model 920 Altu Noir Oboe  new	EWG	2014-09-12 13:14
Re: Model 920 Altu Noir Oboe  new	oboesage	2014-09-24 05:58

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