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Author: Leslie
Date: 2004-08-16 15:18
I am looking for a oboe for my daughter, who has played oboe for 2 years. I could get a student-model, but have also seen some on-line that are much higher quality. Bundy by Selmer and Martin Bros. are two that are popping out on me. I could really use some advice on what to do here.
Thanks!
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Author: Davide
Date: 2004-08-16 16:16
If your doughter wants have a professional knowledge of this marvellous instrument, I think you can choose a semi-professional oboe (Buffett or Selmer are good brands). And when she will have a professional grade she can go on a full professional oboe.
Semi professional models are usually with:
Low Bb
Left hand F
Resonance F key.
Professional models are usually with:
Low Bb
Left hand F
Resonance F key
Third octave key
all trill keys.
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Author: Ember
Date: 2004-08-16 16:30
Buffet is a pretty good oboe I think...
(ciao Davide!)
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Author: Teddy
Date: 2004-08-17 14:27
I have the Buffet 4052, semi-conservatory model, (student model) with left hand F, F resonance, low Bb, 3rd octave key, and some, but not all, trill keys.
This Buffet is a good oboe for beginners because the price is relatively lower than other oboes with this much keywork. It is a grenadilla wood oboe, but it has a thin lining of plastic so it doesn't crack. It's definitely not what you would want for professional use, but it (at least mine does) has good intonation and stability. It has a better sound than the plastic Fox 330 that a friend of mine has.
A good place to check out prices for comparison is www.wwbw.com (Woodwind Brasswind). If you buy something on ebay, try to make sure it has at least the low Bb key, and the left hand F would be nice too.
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Author: Leslie
Date: 2004-08-23 16:02
Is it important for a student-model oboe to have a bell key? I am looking at a Linton model and I have no knowledge of this brand. HELP!
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