Best American Oboe Brands
Best American Oboe Brands In The World
After a few weeks of playing the oboe, I can safely say that it's my absolute favorite instrument (Piano and Flute are tied for second though). I'm planning on buying an oboe sometime in the next year or so, but I'm not really sure what brands are well worth the price, and which ones you want to avoid.
At the moment I'm renting a Selmer Oboe and, overall, it seems to be working well for my beginner needs (apart from my goddamn reeds that I swear are out to get me). I'll probably rent this one for another 6-12 months before I actually buy an oboe. What are some reliable brands that are in the more affordable range, like $300-$1,000. I don't need anything too fancy, just something that's reliable and won't conspire with the reeds to murder me in my sleep.
Also, does anyone here know anything about Japanese made oboes/how much Oboes sell for in Japan? I'm going to Japan in a few weeks on an exchange program and if I can get an oboe for $300 there that sells for $500-$600 in the US, I'd be a happy guy. Do they even sell oboes cheaper in Japan than they do in the US or is it roughly the same price?
Thanks everyone!
Edit: thanks for all the info everyone!
May 17, 2013 Oboe Reeds - Selecting the Reed that's Best for You Posted on May 17, 2013 by Jeff Marshak At the heart of any successful lesson, rehearsal, or concert is a good oboe reed, and no one understands this better than our oboe department.