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Lorée serial numbers with approximate year of manufacture:
| XX |
1930s |
| BX |
1964 |
| CA |
1965 |
| CI |
1967 |
| CU |
1973 |
| DK |
1975 |
| FG |
1981 |
| HI-HO |
1985 |
| HQ |
1986 |
| IM |
1988 |
| JC |
1989 |
| JE |
1990 |
| KR-KY |
1993 |
| LP |
1995 |
| LV |
1996 |
| MA-MN |
1997 |
| MY |
1998 |
| ND |
1999 |
| NO-NQ |
2000 |
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We keep a large inventory of high quality oboes.
All oboes come with accessories and a one-year warranty which
covers crack pinning, adjustments, and any repairs that become necessary
from normal wear. To set up a two-week trial for any instrument
we require only your credit card number. (See our policies page for shipping costs and other details.) Either a credit card or a check
can be used for payment if you decide to purchase the
instrument.
Please note that you must pay shipping costs whether or not
you decide to buy the instruments. Up to three oboes
can be sent for a trial at one time. Each instrument is adjusted and
play-tested by one of our staff oboists before being sent out. MMI welcomes bids from
educational institutions and instrument dealers. Check our front page
for possible sales on any of these oboes! Note: All international instrument
purchases will be charged an additional $50.00 transaction fee. Prices subject to change without notice.
Some prices may be lower than we are able to advertise. Please check with us for details. We accept Visa, MasterCard, or Discover for instrument purchases. *However, please note that MMI is now offering
a 2% discount for oboes 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.
HELPFUL HINTS
Are you unfamiliar with oboe technology speak? New to the world of oboe? Confused parent? We know that choosing an oboe for a
student or upgrading from a current instrument can be overwhelming. Visit our Oboe Guide. Specifically designed for a curious
student, our Oboe Guide conveniently catagorizes options, and provides links to the appropriate sections of the site.
Descriptions of types of wood:
Oboes can be made of several types of dense wood. Grenadilla
is the standard. Also called blackwood, it comes from Mozambique and is
the most dense of the woods used to make oboes. Grenadilla oboes project
very well and are less prone to cracking. These oboes change
dimensions more slowly over time often taking longer to "blow out".
Cocabola wood, from Mexico, is less dense than grenadilla.
It keeps the beneficial traits of grenadilla while having a slightly
warmer sound. Violetwood (also called kingwood), from South America, is less dense
than cocabola, and thus has a characteristic warm, sweet sound.
Rosewood is the least dense of the standard woods used to make oboes.
It has the sweetest sound but doesn't always project as well
(it is well-suited for chamber music).
Some points to keep in mind: denser woods generally project better,
are less prone to cracking, and don't change as much with time. Less dense
woods generally produce a warmer, sweeter sound with less of an edge.
Lorée Oboes
Since the 1881 opening of Francois Lorée's oboe factory in France, Lorée
oboes have been known around the world for their high quality. Midwest Musical Imports began importing Lorée instruments from Anne and Alain de Gourdon
in 1984, and continue to do so today. We have a generous number of Lorée instruments in stock and work very hard to insure that wait for these instruments
is absolutely minimal, if at all. Because we send up to three instruments at a time, there is occasionally a waiting period before each person is contacted on the waiting list. Since
each instrument has a "personality" all its own, we feel it is important for our customers to have the opportunity to try more than one at a time. We provide a one to two week
trial at the cost of shipping and are proud to offer a one-year warranty that covers normal maintenance, adjustment, and cracks. We very much appreciate your patience if there is a short wait.
Also, you may have noticed that Lorée instruments are not as readily available as they have been in the past. France has officially cut the forty hour work period to a thirty-five hour week, while still
paying the employees for forty hours. As a result, there is a slight decline in production, making "planning ahead" a necessity for Lorée purchases.
Our repair technician, Cindy Budd, is an oboist herself and has trained at the Lorée factory in France. She is acutely aware of the intricacies involved with Lorée instruments, and has a great ability for
insuring that the instruments play at their optimum level.
Lorée oboes come in three bore styles, which physically differ mostly in the bell: 1) Regular bore, the
standard. This bore style predates both the AK and the DM bore.
It has a rich, dark tone which
oboists have come to love. 2) AK bore: this is bore is based on the AK-series
oboes. This instrument has a slightly more conical
bore than the Regular, rendering it narrower near the top
and slightly wider at the bell. The resulting sound is focused and dark, with
less of an "edge" to it. This bore is very
popular, especially in North America. 3) DM bore: The Deutsche Model,
is more cylindrical than the Regular bore. A full, dark "German" sound results from the
wider top and the narrower bell. The Royal is made of the densist grenadilla wood with a thicker bore wall.
The Royal is considered to be Lorée's premiere oboe.
Cabart is Lorée's student model which carries the same reputation for
excellent craftsmanship. The '+3' designation means that the model includes the third octave key.
Midwest Musical Imports also has a good supply of used Lorée instruments. (Please see the used instruments page for a current list). A warranty may also be purchased with the used Lorées.
As always, if you're interested in selling your old Lorée on consignment, please contact us. Also, we sell plastic top joints for the standard bore instruments, as well as the Royal. Visit the Lorée website.
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Regular price |
*Cash/check Discount Price |
| Standard Lorées |
| Lorée model 'c+3'. Regular, AK, or DM bore. Grenadilla. |
$7,013 |
$6,875 |
| Lorée model 'c+3'. Regular, AK, or DM bore. Violetwood. |
$7,594 |
$7,445 |
| Lorée model 'c+3'. Regular, AK, or DM bore. Grenadilla, with synthetic top joint. (Special order.) |
$7,495 |
$7,345 |
| Lorée Royals - Lorée Royal oboes have a three-year manufacturers warranty. |
| Lorée Royal model 'c+3'. Regular or AK. Grenadilla. |
$8,359 |
$8,195 |
| Lorée Royal model 'c+3'. Regular or AK. Violetwood. |
$8,461 |
$8,295 |
| Lorée Royal 125. Regular or AK. Violetwood. |
$9,614 |
$9,425 |
| Lorée Oboe Top Joints |
| Lorée model 'c+3' Synthetic top joint only with double top joint case and cover |
$3,950 |
$3,870 |
| Lorée model 'c+3' Synthetic top joint only |
$3,520 |
$3,450 |
| Lorée Royal model 'c+3' Synthetic top joint only with double top joint case and cover |
$4,945 |
$4,845 |
| Lorée Royal model 'c+3' Synthetic top joint only |
$4,435 |
$4,295 |
| Options For New Lorée Oboes |
| Philadelphia High D Facilitator: |
$214 |
$210 |
| With Low A: |
$1,438 |
$1,410 |
| With Gold Keys: |
$2,240 |
$2,195 |
| Standard Oboe Bells, regular or AK |
$750 |
$735 |
| Royal Oboe Bells, regular or AK |
$955 |
$935 |
Cabart
Cabart Intermediate Oboe - grenadilla wood, silver-plated keys, full conservatory plateau mechanism,
left hand F & 3rd octave key. Read more at the Lorée website.
Marigaux Oboes
The Marigaux oboe is a first choice instrument throughout the world today. It is exported to around 60 different
countries and is played in the most renowned orchestras world-wide. This success is a result of the combining
talents of technician teams and musicians. Read more at the Marigaux website.
Fossati Oboes
Gerard Fossati started his own oboe factory in Montargis, France, in 1986 and has since
seen his company grow tremendously since then. Fossati instruments are now known around
the world for their superior craftsmanship and beautiful tone. The Tiery line of student models
has been highly praised for the wealth of features and refined tone it offers at such an
affordable price. Visit the Fossati website.
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Regular price |
*Cash/check Discount Price |
| J10 Graduate Oboe |
$2,755 |
$2,699 |
| Tiery E30 Student Oboe |
$3,638 |
$3,565 |
| Artiste Traditional (F01) Professional Oboe |
$5,075 |
$4,975 |
| Artiste "V" Professional Oboe |
$4,959 |
$4,860 |
| Soliste Traditional (A01) Professional Oboe |
$5,510 |
$5,400 |
| Soliste Traditional (A01N) Professional Oboe |
$5,510 |
$5,400 |
| Soliste "V" Professional Oboe |
$6,783 |
$6,650 |
| Soliste 20th Anniversary Professional Oboe |
$7,645 |
$7,495 |
Fox Oboes
Built in South Whitley, Indiana, Fox oboes have gained a reputation for quality,
durability, and consistency over the years. Fox's 330 student model is one of the best-selling
oboes around, and the professional instruments continue to gain wide acceptance, partly
due to Fox's commitment to making superior quality plastic as well as wooden instruments. Visit the Fox website.
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Regular price |
*Cash/check Discount Price |
| 333 Student Oboe |
$2,321 |
$2,275 |
| 330 Student Oboe |
$2,933 |
$2,875 |
| 300 Professional Oboe |
$4,055 |
$3,975 |
| 450 Professional Oboe |
$4,177 |
$4,095 |
| 400 Professional Oboe |
$4,483 |
$4,395 |
| 800 Professional Oboe |
$5,075 |
$4,975 |
Howarth Oboes
T.W. Howarth & Co. of London has been supplying English oboists with excellent
instruments for many decades. Their attention to detail has not gone unnoticed
outside of England. Their professional line of oboes is available in cocabola wood as
well as grenadilla. Visit the Howarth website.
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Regular price |
*Cash/check Discount Price |
| S20C Grenadilla Student Oboe (Special Order) |
$3,463 |
$3,395 |
| S40C Grenadilla Student Oboe (Special Order) |
$3,871 |
$3,795 |
| S40P Student Oboe with Plastic Top Joint(Special Order) |
$3,978 |
$3,900 |
| S55C Grenadilla Professional Oboe |
$4,789 |
$4,695 |
| S55P Professional Oboe with Plastic Top Joint |
$4,785 |
$4,691 |
| S5 Grenadilla Professional Oboe |
$6,319 |
$6,195 |
| S5 Cocabola Professional Oboe |
$6,829 |
$6,695 |
| S5XL Professional Oboe. Grenadilla. Comparable to the Lorée Royal oboe, with a thicker bore than the standard oboe. We at MMI are very impressed with the playing qualities of these oboes and the craftsmanship shown in their construction. We encourage you to give these oboes a try. |
$8,012 |
$7,855 |
| S5XL Professional Oboe. Cocabola. (Special Order) |
$8,563 |
$8,395 |
Yamaha Oboes
Yamaha oboes incorporate the very latest computerized manufacturing technology. These oboes feature accurate intonation,
balanced response, and an even scale. (Yamaha is now offering a 5-year warranty on all of their instruments.
After the first year of ownership, Yamaha will complete all warranty repairs.) Visit the Yamaha website.
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Regular price |
*Cash/check Discount Price |
| YOB-241 Student Oboe (all plastic) - replaced the 211 |
$1,909 |
| YOB-441A Intermediate Oboe (all plastic) - replaced the 410 |
$2,399 |
| YOB-441M Intermediate Oboe (all plastic) - replaced the 410 |
$2,459 |
| YOB-441P Intermediate Oboe (plastic top) - replaced the 411P |
$2,459 |
| YOB-441 Intermediate Oboe (grenadilla) - replaced the 411 |
$2,630 |
$2,575 |
| YOB-831 Professional Oboe (grenadilla) -Same as YOB-841 oboe with a slightly more narrow European style bore design. |
$4,669 |
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| YOB-841(T) Professional Oboe (grenadilla) (3rd 8ve) |
$4,975 |
$4,875 |
| YOB-841 Professional Oboe (grenadilla) (w/o 3rd 8ve) |
$4,975 |
$4,875 |
| YOB-841L Professional Oboe (grenadilla) - Injection-molded upper joint inner bore, silver-plated nickel-silver keys, full conservatory system, left hand F, fork F resonance key, Philadelphia D key, "American" style bore. |
$5,345 |
$5,240 |
| YOB-841(T) Professional Oboe (kingwood) (3rd 8ve) |
$5,350 |
$5,245 |
| YOB-841 Professional Oboe (kingwood) (w/o 3rd 8ve) |
$5,350 |
$5,245 |
Buffet Crampon Oboes
These oboes are the latest in MMI's retail repertoire. We had the privilege of trying many
Buffet oboes at the 2001 IDRS convention and are pleased to offer another excellent option
for both professional and student oboists. Extremely fine instruments, Buffet professional oboes
are tooled toward producing a pure, rich, focused tone that still allows the sound to project with
warmth and resonant clarity. They feature a full conservatory, silver plated key system, adjustable thumb rest,
and a deluxe leather case. Also fine quality instruments, Buffet student oboes feature a modified conservatory
system, silver plated keys, and a standard pochette case.
All Buffet oboes, with the exception of the pro Green Line, are made of grenadilla wood. Visit the Buffet-Crampon website.
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| 3613 Professional Oboe |
$6,421 |
| 3613G Professional Oboe "Green Line" |
$6,421 |
| 4052 Student Oboe (low Bb, LHF, no split ring) |
$2,625 |
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| 4012 Student Oboe (No low B or LHF) |
$1,835 |
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| 4011 Student Oboe (No low B or LHF) |
$1,567 |
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