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Author: Jaysne
Date: 2006-10-08 02:53
I am a doubler (sax, clar, flute) who has been taking oboe lessons for a while now and starting to learn how to really play this beautiful instrument. In my travels I've been picking up knowledge about the different manufacturers, and these two brands seem to be consistently at the top of the heap as far as consistency and quality.
Can some of you more experienced players out there give me your opinions of Loree and Laubin oboes along with any insight into any defining characteristics the two have and anything that makes them different? Also, my hunch is that Laubin may have the edge over Loree in terms of what most people consider "the best." Any comment?
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Author: ohsuzan
Date: 2006-10-08 03:08
IMO, it really depends on the individual oboe. Both Loree and Laubin are good makers, and there are other very good makers out there (Covey, Yamaha, Howarth, Rigoutat, Marigaux, Patricola, Greenline, Fox, Josef -- lots of good oboe makers these days).
I don't think I would necessarily rate Laubin as "the best". Some people think Covey is the best. Some love the Josef. The new Howarth is getting excellent reviews, too.
I've heard various folks go ga-ga over this or that instrument, or say they "hated" a particular instrument. I think the truth is that every maker has their excellent examples and their so-so examples.
You have to try them to find out whether the one that is available to you is a gem or a dud.
Susan
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Author: oboist
Date: 2006-10-08 16:53
If you are the doubler player you will probably need the oboe that plays free,has very stable intonation and will somehow "cover" no so great reeds.And it's defenately not Loree or Laubin
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2006-10-08 17:18
Howarth make two models with almost full Gillet conservatoire system (everything except for the D#-E split ring) - these are the narrow bodied S40c and the wide bodied S45c, the keywork is the same on both in that they all have the same system (with LH F, articluated low C# and bell vent as standard) - though the individual key pieces are slightly different due to the different diameter joints.
The narrow bodied S40c has relatively the same diameter joints as you'd find on a Loree AK, Marigaux 901, Yamaha, etc - and the same diameter joints as used on Howarth S10, S20 student model oboes, and the pro S2, S3 and older (pre-1990) S5 oboes.
The S45c has the thicker joints as found on the later S5 and XL oboes - and has more resistance and a darker tone compared to the narrow bodied oboes.
Howarth's site seems to be down at the mo, not sure what the problem is - otherwise I'd post some quick links on here.
But if you are interested in these, hang on until the exchange rate is in your favour (strong $ to a weak £).
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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