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Author: Old Oboe
Date: 2007-08-09 16:13
I'm new to this group. I have a 1975 oboe marked Robert Thibaud, Paris. I have begun playing again after a 15 year break and I'm thinking about having my horn overhauled. After reading a number of entries I think the horn is well equipped, no third octave key, but everything else that I can identify. Any suggestions about how to find a good place for an overhaul? I live in Northern Michigan so there are no oboe specialists nearby!
Linda
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Author: Bobo
Date: 2007-08-09 16:30
From Peter Hurd's website oboe maker commentary:
"THIBAUD - "OK" maker, previously imported by RDG." - "no longer in business"...
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2007-08-09 16:58
Send it to a reputable oboe specialist to have the full works done - there should be several in N.America that'll do it justice. I'm sure other contributors on here from the US will put you on the right track.
Don't send it to the UK as it'll cost you a fortune with the current exchange rate!
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: sylvangale
Date: 2007-08-11 01:57
Since you're in Michigan try emailing Nancy Ambrose King and see if she can recommend anyone in the area:
http://sitemaker.umich.edu/oboestudio/home (scroll down for contact info)
These are a couple Southern California oboe repair specialists that professionals send their oboes to:
Michele Forrest
http://www.oboefix.com/
RDG Woodwinds / John Peterson
http://www.rdgwoodwinds.com/contact_us.php
Since your oboe came from the RDG shop, I would think that John Peterson would work on it. He's a repair person that may not touch less-than professional instruments, unless they came from RDG. He would refuse to do less than an overhaul if an overhaul is what he deems should be done.
Michele Forrest will work on anything (reliable) and if you don't think you need an overhaul she may take a look at it and quote you the minimum to get it into good playing condition. She got an old Loree of mine into amazing playing condition at a shockingly lower than expected price since she didn't think I needed an overhaul at all.
Regards,
Stephen (Piko)
♫ Stephen K.
Post Edited (2007-08-11 01:58)
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