Author: ohsuzan
Date: 2006-04-02 14:44
Miss Jamie:
The first question I would ask regarding the D-E-F slurring issue is whether or not the oboe you are playing has a left-hand F key? If it doesn't, then you're always going to have a certain amount of blip while attempting to slur those tones.
I like vboboe's suggestion of a used Fox. Brilliant idea, actually. And I am not as sour on Ebay as Stephen. My experiences there have been excellent, both as a seller and a buyer. Gotta use your brain a little, and if something looks "too good to be true", it most assuredly is. But lots of solid citizens and reputable dealers sell on Ebay.
There has recently been a discussion on this board about the Barrington oboe, which is sold at WW&BW (online and catalog, mostly). It has gotten surprisingly good reviews, and it is about as inexpensive as you're going to get, for a new instrument. I've never played it, myself, but it might be worth a try.
Just make sure that whatever you buy has the left F and the B-Bb keys. Articulated C-C# is another really necessary feature, in my opinion. And it is great to have all the trills, too. The r.h. C trill is a godsend.
A good general site for young oboists is here:
http://www.oboesforidgets.com/brands.htm
As far as places for buying used oboes, there are many. One person who has lots of oboes, and will bend over backwards trying to find you a good one, is Peter Hurd. He's a gentleman, a great communicator, and knows oboes big time.
http://www.oboes.us/
Another person who has lots and lots of oboes for sale in good shape is Marti Hess.
http://www.usedoboes.com
Let both of these folks know what you are looking for, and I wouldn't be surprised if they can find it for you.
Good luck, Miss Jamie, and let us know what you decide.
Susan
Post Edited (2006-04-02 14:55)
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