Author: lbarton
Date: 2006-09-16 18:05
I have had Woodwind/Brasswind send several oboes of different brands, in same price range, for students to try before buying. They have included Patricola, Bulgheroni, Buffet, Fox, Yamaha etc. The student models are all between $1300 and $2100. All are nice oboes but on five different trials the decision always came down to the wood Bulgheroni being the choice for good sound, ease of playing etc. The new Yamahas are also very nice and extremely easy to blow for the very young student. Of the five students who have bought Bulgheronis over a period of about six years, only one cracked and the seller repaired it within the warranty one year. Ask WW/BW to have an oboist check and adjust the instruments before sending ---they do not always do this unless you request it specifically. Lois Barton
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