Author: cjwright
Date: 2007-08-23 15:58
You don't like my hybrid Suzan? :(
Let me first say that not all "plastic oboes" are built alike, and thus, Loree and Marigaux plastic oboes are far superior in design and quality to other oboes, even Fox. They use a heavier kind of resin plastic that doesn't chip as easily and has different sound properties.
As for tonal properties, go as Jan Eberle at Michigan State. She plays exclusively on two Loree plastic oboes from the 1970s.
I think I'd have to disagree with Suzan and Max on this topic. I don't think you could tell any difference between my oboe (N series Royal with the plastic top joint) compared to anyone else's oboe. You're certainly not going to play it and say "Ick! That's a plastic sound!" It's every ounce as beautiful as a full wooden oboe, and people have tried it and proven it time and time again.
As for the reason why top plastic joints are nice, it's very simple.
1. They don't crack. Ever. Unless you drive over it with a Mack Truck.
2. They don't blow out. Ever.
3. They're every ounce as beautiful as wooden oboes.
4. Treat it right, and you'll never buy another oboe again.
Wish you could try my horn Max, just so I could show you how wrong you are. :P
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Post Edited (2007-08-23 16:09)
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