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Re: Old Oboe and Intonation

Author: JRC
Date: 2015-06-11 01:38

I received the oboe back from Rigoutat. Now I know what they meant by "adjusted". Apparently left low B was bent during shipping. They adjusted back to normal working condition. They have done absolutely nothing about tuning and voicing. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!! WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT!!! My admiration for Rigoutat for the past 60 years is simply evaporating rather rapidly. Philippe Rigoutat is more interested in making money by selling his current models. If you are considering to purchase "old" Rigoutat. Think twice. The factory will not look after you..!! It so far costed me $400 for shipping it back and forth. I may or may not get the Tax and Duties ($540) back from French Customs.

As for heckelmaniac's suggestion for re-tuning and re-voicing.... I am not sure such are simple inexpensive procedures to bring old oboe back to a decent playing condition. It appears that Goossens' one oboe instrument for life story is indeed an anecdote and perhaps an exceptional case story, not a normal practice. Matter of fact I will not recommend anyone to buy an old oboe unless it plays in tune and it sounds the way you like. Even then, you should consider where it has been. Your environment is much different, it will change to settle to your environment. My Rigoutat took about 3 years before it sharpen to a level that my lips cannot adjust. There is a high likelihood that an old oboe is best suited only for decorating a room.

I am here to change my mind if anyone can produce verifiable different experience.

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