What to look for when choosing an oboe. A how-to guide.

[markn]

Lots of great points for people new to the oboe.

[rodneymills]

I don't like "Student" oboes and I have my students drop that money on a very old professional oboe that works well and avoid the forked F conundrum.

Student models on other instruments are not missing any of the keys. None of them. I understand it's to make them lighter and more durable, but a the keywork isn't any more durable, and the student is still gonna have to fight with it. They may as well fight with an old Rigoutat, which I can probably get them for les than a new YOB-241. It will take them a LOT longer. They won't need to upgrade ever unless they want to become a performer, in which case, they will have learned all the right fingerings on a professional model oboe.

[TheKuijfje]

Strangely enough you don't mention the fully automatic one with Just one octave key

[elvizimmeful]

Excuse me! Can you consultant for me should buy product line oboe for beginner play good?

[TechnoElf]

Hi! Is a selmer signet conservatory oboe good for a beginner?

[cdirth]

Interesting that you don't include Hiniker or Puchner in your recommendations. I would take either of those over a Loree any day.

[itsphisty]

What is that red instrument with the peg in the beginning of the video

[cynthiadalzell]

Do you have any used Laubin oboes for sale?