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Author: Nan2Be
Date: 2016-08-30 01:43
Hello! Is there a huge difference in sound between a synthetic top oboe, a plastic lined oboe and a wood oboe? Are there any drawbacks?
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Author: Scandinavian
Date: 2016-09-01 18:12
I play an oboe with a polymer top joint. It's acoustic properties are just as good, or probably better, than one made out of grenadilla. I just ordered an English horn with the same setup. That says something about how convinced I am!
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Author: mschmidt
Date: 2016-09-01 21:40
Even oboes made of the same material, by the same manufacturer, will have subtle differences in how they play and sound. Ultimately you have to buy an individual oboe, rather than a make or material. If you like the sound you get on an oboe, and it is from a reputable maker, buy it!
Mike
Still an Amateur, but not really middle-aged anymore
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Author: Oboehotty
Date: 2016-09-12 05:09
I play a clear cast acrylic Marigaux 2001 oboe. It is generally, warmer sounding and we will say 'darker' than any wooden oboe I have played. But I also find that Marigaux bites tend to be a little darker in general. This particular horn is a gem and I will never go back to my previous brand of horn (a well-known pro horn) as many of the acoustic 'flaws' in the older horn are not a problem in the new horn.
Two students have fox oboes: one plastic and one an 800 model. The all wood 800 model is definitely 'warmer' sounding than the all plastic. I guess it all depends on what Reed setup you use and what you are comparing, as well as your definition of dark sounding as well.
I have played a few laubins, some wood, some with the rubber sleeve inserted, and honestly felt the rubber sleeve horns had more depth than those that didn't. All were from approximately the same time period.
It all depends on your setup and what you are looking for.
Good luck!
Shawn
Professor of Oboe - Youngstown State University
Howland Local Schools - MS Dir. Of Bands/HS Asst. Dir (Marching, Symphonic)
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Author: Nan2Be
Date: 2016-09-16 22:25
Thanks for your input everybody! I will probably be inclined to go for the plastic lined, it seems to be the best of both worlds.
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