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Re: Which mechanism is essential?

Author: Chris P
Date: 2017-03-08 18:39

Any instrument with near to full Gillet conservatoire system will take you beyond Grade 8. The only piece of mechanism most high end student oboes lack is the split D#-E trill mechanism for RH finger 3 to give a well tuned D#-E trill. The instruments in this category are:

Cabart 74
Fox 330
Howarth S40c or S45c
Rigoutat Riec

... which have everything found on a pro level oboe except the split D#-E trill.

If you don't particularly find the need for the banana key or the side G#-A trill key, then the Strasser-Marigaux 801 or Yamaha 400 series would suit you.

I'd also suggest you look for a used pro level oboe as they can often be bought for less than the price of a new higher intermediate model, but do make sure any used oboe has been well maintained, regularly serviced and is ready to play when you get it otherwise you'd often have to pay to have it serviced yourself by an oboe specialist if you buy it privately (unless that was done before it was put up for sale).

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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