Woodwind.OrgThe Oboe BBoardThe C4 standard

 
  BBoard              
 
 New Topic  |  Go to Top  |  Go to Topic  |  Search  |  Help/Rules  |  Smileys/Notes  |  Log In   Previous Message  |  Next Message 
 Re: Oboe purchase- comments requested
Author: KMahy 
Date:   2004-04-13 17:31

Hello,

I play on a Rosewood Yamaha. The Philadelphia D-key is a special resonant key that allows the 'high-d' speak easier. Some other types of oboes have the same key, however you have to do some research as to which ones have this key and not. All professional yamahas are made with this key.
I have a friend who plays a greenline clarinet and he swears every inch of his life on it. However, I have heard some things about the oboes that are not so good. You would have to try it out and see how you feel on it. Loree's are good, but I wouldn't suggest them. The tuning of the scales are way out (on the majority of them). For some reason they have gone "down-hill" with making oboes. Not sure of the reason, as I used to play on nothing but Loree's. The Rigotat is alright. I have never personally played it, but I knew someone who did. However she wasn't a professional player and just played 'sometimes'.
I think before purchasing your "new" oboe, think of how much you intend on playing. If you think you are going to be playing more, then I would suggest getting an instrument that will allow you to play more; like the Yamaha. If you are intending on playing little, then buying a used professional instrument may be your best bet. This way you might be able to get an older model of the Loree, which should be in better tune and play better than the newer models.
I hope that I haven't caused any confusion, and if I have, please ask me to clarify. Hope your shopping experience is wonderful. It's always fun to try something new!!

KMahy

 Reply To Message  |  Avail. Forums  |  Flat View   Newer Topic  |  Older Topic 

 Topics Author  Date
 Oboe purchase- comments requested  new
Sheila 2004-04-09 22:48 
 Re: Oboe purchase- comments requested  new
GMac 2004-04-10 04:55 
 Re: Oboe purchase- comments requested  new
C J 2004-04-11 23:17 
 Re: Oboe purchase- comments requested  new
KMahy 2004-04-13 17:31 
 Re: Oboe purchase- comments requested  new
Debbie Davis 2004-04-21 23:49 
 Re: Oboe purchase- comments requested  new
oboeblank 2004-04-24 15:14 
 Re: Oboe purchase- comments requested  new
rgombine 2004-04-27 14:38 
 Re: Oboe purchase- comments requested  new
ohsuzan 2004-04-28 02:18 
 Re: Oboe purchase- comments requested  new
rgombine 2004-04-28 12:33 
 Re: Oboe purchase- comments requested  new
ohsuzan 2004-04-29 13:29 
 Re: Oboe purchase- comments requested  new
Shoko2 2004-05-01 03:31 
 Re: Oboe purchase- comments requested  new
Sheila 2004-05-02 21:01 
 Re: Oboe purchase- comments requested  new
Sheila 2004-05-15 14:55 
 Re: Oboe purchase- comments requested  new
Bucky Badger 2004-05-17 17:01 
 Re: Oboe purchase- comments requested  new
bhs1 2004-06-19 20:56 


 Avail. Forums  |  Need a Login? Register Here 
 User Login
 User Name:
 Password:
 Remember my login:
   
 Forgot Your Password?
Enter your email address or user name below and a new password will be sent to the email address associated with your profile.
Search Woodwind.Org

Sheet Music Plus Featured Sale

The Clarinet Pages
For Sale
Put your ads for items you'd like to sell here. Free! Please, no more than two at a time - ads removed after two weeks.

 
     Copyright © Woodwind.Org, Inc. All Rights Reserved    Privacy Policy    Contact charette@woodwind.org