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We stock what we believe to be the best English Horns available anywhere.
All of these come with accessories and a one-year warranty which
covers crack pinning, adjustments, and any repairs that become necessary
from normal wear. All prices include a single case. If a double case is desired,
please call for price. To set up a two-week trial for any of these instruments,
all we need is your credit card number. Either a credit card or a check
can be used for payment if you decide to go ahead and purchase the
instrument. Please note that you must pay shipping costs whether or not
you decide to buy the instrument(s). (See our policies page for shipping costs and other details.) Up to two English Horns
or Oboes d' Amore can be sent for a trial at one time. Each instrument is adjusted and
play-tested before being sent out. MMI welcomes bids from
educational institutions and instrument dealers. Check our front page
for possible sales on any of these instruments! Note: All international
instrument purchases will be charged an additional $50.00 transaction fee.
Prices subject to change without notice. We accept Visa, MasterCard, or Discover for instrument purchases. *However, please note that MMI is now offering
a 2% discount for English horns & Oboes d'Amore purchased with a check, a money order or cash.
Extended Warranty Policy
In addition to the current one-year warranty on the purchase of new instruments, we are now offering the following:
Additional 1-year: $215
Additional 2-year: $395
These extended warranties are only available at the time of purchase of new instruments. Please check for details.
Lorée English Horns
Since 1881 when Francois Lorée opened an oboe factory in France Lorée
Oboes, English Horns and Oboes d' Amore have been known around the world for their high quality. The DeGourdon family has carried on the
superb tradition of making the most desired instruments for American players. Visit the Lorée website.
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Regular price |
*Cash/check Discount Price |
| Lorée model 'i+3' Professional English Horn. Grenadilla. |
$8,818 |
$8,645 |
| Lorée model 'i+3' Professional English Horn. Violetwood. |
$9,175 |
$8,995 |
| Lorée model 'i+3' Professional English Horn. Grenadilla, with plastic top joint. |
$9,380 |
$9,195 |
| Lorée model 'i+3' Professional English Horn. Violetwood, with plastic top joint. |
$9,885 |
$9,690 |
| Lorée Royal model 'i+3' Professional English Horn. Grenadilla. |
The Lorée Royal EH is a special order only (non-returnable). Approx. 6-9 mo. for delivery. |
$10,195 |
$9,995 |
| Lorée Royal model 'i+3' Professional English Horn. Violetwood. |
The Lorée Royal EH is a special order only (non-returnable). Approx. 6-9 mo. for delivery. |
$10,555 |
$10,345 |
| Lorée English Horn Bell - available for a 2-week trial |
$900 |
$880 |
Special Options for New Lorée English Horns
Low Bb Extension: Add $934 ($915 for check or cash)
With double case: Add $250 ($245 for check or cash)
Fossati English Horns
Gerard Fossati started his own oboe factory in Montargis, France, in 1986 and has
seen his company grow tremendously since then. Fossati Oboes, English Horns, and
Oboes d' Amore are now known around the world for their superior craftsmanship and beautiful tone. Visit the Fossati website.
Howarth English Horns
T.W. Howarth & Co. of London has been supplying English oboists and English Horn
players with excellent instruments for many decades now, and their attention to detail has not gone unnoticed
outside of England. Visit the Howarth website.
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Regular price |
*Cash/check Discount Price |
| S20C Student English Horn - Grenadilla |
$4,285 |
$4,201 |
| S20P Student English Horn - Plastic top joint |
$4,387 |
$4,301 |
| S40C English Horn - Grenadilla |
$4,929 |
$4,832 |
| S40P English Horn - Plastic top joint |
$5,000 |
$4,902 |
| S5 Professional English Horn |
$7,350 |
$7,206 |
| S5 Professional English Horn - Cocobola |
$7,963 |
$7,807 |
| S5XL Professional English Horn - Grenadilla |
$8,321 |
$8,158 |
| S5XL Professional English Horn - Cocobola |
$9,086 |
$8,908 |
Fox English Horns
The Fox brand of oboes and bassoons has been well-respected for over a decade. Continuing
its tradition of consistent instruments, Fox has now begun production on a line of English Horns
that invite comparison to Lorée, Howarth & Fossati. These horns are designed to provide stability
in the high register, ease of response throughout the instrument, and a very even scale. Visit the Fox website. New orders
for Fox English horns will unfortunately not be ready until April 2007. Remember to check out our supply of Fossati, Howarth & Lorée instruments as well.
OBOES D'AMORE
We stock what we believe to be the best oboes d'Amore available anywhere.
All of these come with accessories and a one-year warranty which
covers crack pinning, adjustments, and any repairs that become necessary
from normal wear. All prices include a single case. If a double case is desired,
please call for price. To set up a two-week trial for any of these instruments,
all we need is your credit card number. Either a credit card or a check
can be used for payment if you decide to go ahead and purchase the
instrument. Please note that you must pay shipping costs whether or not
you decide to buy the instrument(s). Up to two English Horns
or Oboes d' Amore can be sent for a trial at one time. Each instrument is adjusted and
play-tested before being sent out. MMI welcomes bids from
educational institutions and instrument dealers. Check our front page
for possible sales on any of these instruments!
Lorée Oboes d' Amore
Since 1881 when Francois Lorée opened an oboe factory in France Lorée
Oboes, English Horns and Oboes d' Amore have been known around the world for their high quality. Visit the Lorée website.
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Regular price |
*Cash/check Discount Price |
| Lorée model 'l+3' Professional Oboe d' Amore. Grenadilla. |
$8,410 |
$8,245 |
| Lorée model 'l+3' Professional Oboe d' Amore. Violetwood. SPECIAL ORDER. |
$8,720 |
$8,545 |
| Lorée Royal model Professional Oboe d' Amore. Grenadilla. SPECIAL ORDER. |
$9,695 |
$9,505 |
| Lorée Royal model Professional Oboe d' Amore. Violetwood. SPECIAL ORDER. |
$10,015 |
$9,815 |
| Lorée Musette. Grenadilla. SPECIAL ORDER. |
$6,414 |
$6,285 |
| Lorée Bass Oboe - model 'n+3'. Grenadilla. Special Order. |
$11,083 |
$10,862 |
Fossati Oboes d' Amore
Gerard Fossati started his own oboe factory in Montargis, France, in 1986 and has
seen his company grow tremendously since then. Fossati Oboes, English Horns, and
Oboes d' Amore are now known around the world for their superior craftsmanship and beautiful tone. Visit the Fossati website.
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Regular price |
*Cash/check Discount Price |
| HAF01 Oboe d' Amore. Grenadilla, full conservatory. |
$5,963 |
$5,844 |
| HA01 Professional Oboe d' Amore. Grenadilla, full conservatory. |
$7,149 |
$7,006 |
Howarth Oboes d' Amore
Howarth oboes d'Amore are made from materials of the highest quality, seasoned African Blackwood with nickel-silver keywork
mounted on carbon steel bearings. Keywork is finished with a generous application of electro-plated silver to give many years of protection. Visit the Howarth website.
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Regular price |
*Cash/check Discount Price |
| S5 Professional Oboe d' Amore. Grenadilla. |
$8,002 |
$7,845 |
| S5 Professional Oboe d' Amore. Cocabola. |
$8,543 |
$8,375 |
| S5XL Professional Oboe d' Amore - Grendilla |
$8,665 |
$8,495 |
| S5XL Professional Oboe d' Amore - Cocabola, violetwood, or rosewood |
$9,267 |
$9,085 |
English Horn Bocals
| Call us if you would like to try out a couple of bocals! |
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| Hiniker bocals (lengths: #1, #2, #3; bore sizes: 10-13; bore style: regular and "Brilliant") |
$335.00 |
| Lorée (#1, #2, #3, #1H, #2H, #3H) |
$168.00 |
| Lorée gold-plated (#1, #2) |
$320.00 |
| Laubin (#1, #2, #3) |
$415.00 |
| Lickman silver |
$173.00 |
| Lickman gold |
$190.00 |
| Ross bocals (length #2, tip length regular or short) - These bocals are machined on a metal lathe - no seams or soldering. |
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| Ross bocal - RWS L2 Brass (Special order) |
$185 |
| Ross bocal - RWS L2 Silver |
$220 |
| Ross bocal - RWS LS2 Silver |
$220 |
| Ross bocal - RWS L2 Gold |
$260 |
| USED BOCALS |
Oboe d'Amore Bocals
| Lorée (#1, #2, #3) |
$176.00 |
| Laubin (#1, #2, #3) |
$435.00 |
| USED BOCALS |
Bocal Trial Information
English horn & d'Amore bocals - We allow a 2-week trial period, starting when you receive the bocals. We can send up to 3 EH or d'Amore bocals at one time.
You are only obligated to prepay the shipping and insurance fee, which is charged to credit card. Please call for availability as well as shipping methods and charges.
Used Bocals
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