Author: Chris P
Date: 2007-03-24 13:30
If you are considering upgrading to a wooden oboe, go for one from a reputable company - either new or used, but definitely one that has been well maintained by a specialist.
Personally I wouldn't go for a wooden Selmer (USA) oboe due to the problems with the wood they use - I think it may be kiln dried as all the wooden Selmer (USA) oboes I've seen have warped joints.
The plastic ones are fine, but when it does come to upgrading to a wooden one, keep your plastic one as well so you can use it in emergencies, outdoors and most importantly during the 'playing in' period of your new wooden oboe where you can alternate between the two, so you're not over-playing the wooden one which can lead to the top joint splitting.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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