Wood Oboe

Wood Oboe

Even though I play a TAMA Drum Kit, and have been since 1989, I have my eye on a new Pearl Snare Drum! Have you ever heard of the SensiTone Elite Series Pearl Snare Drum? From the reviews, it sounds pretty good!

Since the snare is obviously one of the most used pieces of equipment, right along with the bass drum and hi-hats, the quality of a drummer's overall sound is at stake.

I used to play with the metal TAMA Snare that came with my kit. That was back when I didn't know much about drum construction. That thing sounded awful! I never understood it... my toms and bass sounded pretty good, but there was just something about that TAMA Snare!

Most Limited Edition TAMA Drum Sets like the "RockStar," which is the one I own, have matching snare drums, while most other drum sets are sold as "shell packs" without a matching snare drum, or with a metal snare from the same line.

I don't quite remember, but I think my TAMA Snare Drum may have been stainless steel. The pitch was low and the tone was dark, and that's the same characteristics you get with a snare made with wood, such as maple, birch, ash, cherry.

Anyway, today I play with a 13 x 3.5 picolo snare. It doesn't produce much volume because of its size, but it has a nice "crack" (insert joke here)!

Every drummer needs a great sounding snare drum! Thankfully, the sound and performance of any drum can be somewhat modified by a selection of different heads, hoops, and snare wires, plus different tunings to the batter and resonate heads, and utilizing a variety of different muffling applications, but nothing is going to affect the sound quality more than the material the drum shells are made from.

Many snare drum manufacturers choose using metal because of its hardness and weight. With a metal snare, volume and projection can really be defined. And that's simply what using metal for drum shells is mainly about... more so than quality of tone.

Even though volume and projection are important in a snare, quality of tone shouldn't be ignored. Snare drums made from different metals each have their own unique tone, even though it can be very subtle.

Metal snares are made with either steel, bronze, brass, or copper, but aluminum drum shells are known for their "naturally EQ'ed sound" that produce a noticeably "drier" sound than other snares.

In fact, I read where "Pearl's SensiTone Elite Aluminum Snare Drum" offers a blast of high volume that's full of musical character. Again, I'm thinking about getting one of these Pearl Snare Drums!

The Pearl Snare Drum from the SensiTone Elite Series features a 1.2mm seamless aluminum drum shell, SuperHoop II, vertical pull SR-017 snare strainer, stainless steel tension rods, and Ultra Sound "I" type snares.

Whether you do or do not understand what all that means, just know Pearl Drums offer 100% quality products at attractive prices! In fact, Pearl Drums are the most widely used drum kits today, and are among the most widely copied models among drum manufacturers.

Learn more about drums from Danny Brown, the author of "The Ultimate Drums and Cymbals Guide" http://www.drumsandcymbalsguide.com - Learn to play the drums and excel by subscribing to his FREE "Amazing Drummer" e-Letter at http://www.dbdrumtips.com

Patricola Oboe d' Amore Oboe $6450 Constructed under the high Patricola standards, the Oboe d' Amore represents the alto member of the oboe family. Its tone is rich and dark sound that projects well. The Oboe d'Amore is in the key of A.Full conservatory key system.Grenadilla wood body.

Rigotti Oboe Reed Mandrel $18.99 The Rigotti Oboe Reed mandrel is a French style mandrel that features a steel bit with ebony-wood handle.

Jupiter 355 Student Oboe $1752 An excellent oboe for the student player, the Jupiter 355 student oboe is made with a durable, dense and wood-like plastic body. Other features of the Jupiter 355 oboe are silver-plated keys, L & R hand C/D trill and a low Bb key.

Bulgheroni Opera Oboe $6499 Bulgheroni's carefully aged Grenadilla wood fitted with their special bore design and tone hole placement give this instrument a dark centered tone that is as beautiful as the oboe itself. The warm tone and detailed workmanship of the Opera oboe place it into a very elite group of professional oboes.Exotic wood options are available for special order

Marigaux Model 901 Oboe $8495 The 901 Marigaux oboe is for the orchestral oboe player who favors a dark, mellow tone. The 901 possesses a sharper, easier responding low register, and an even high register. Crafted from rigorously selected Grenadilla wood and silver plated, nickel silver keys, the 901 represents the very heart and essence of Marigaux manufacturing.It is constructed with outstanding craftsmanship and has exquisite keywork.This is truly an oboe for players at all levels to consider.

Jupiter 355 Student Oboe 886830245664 $1576.8 An excellent oboe for the student player, the Jupiter 355 student oboe is made with a durable, dense and wood-like plastic body. Other features of the Jupiter 355 oboe are silver-plated keys, L & R hand C/D trill and a low Bb key.

Vento Oboe Care Kit $13.99 The Vento Oboe Care Kit features everything you need to keep your instrument looking and playing its best. Includes, wood polishing cloth, 2 piece oboe swab set, Superslick cork grease, thumb cushion, double end duster brush, Reedguard 2 and instructions on how to keep your oboe in tip top condition!

Patricola Advanced Oboe $2595 The Patricola Advanced oboe produces an outstanding tone, has solid and smooth keywork and features a third octave key. Another bonus for the student is that the specially aged wood resists cracking.Aged grenadilla wood body.Modified conservatory key system.Includes: case / care products

Buffet Crampon 3613 Professional Oboe $7484 A creation of unrivaled craftsmanship, the Buffet Crampon 3613 oboe produces a quality of sound that professionals demand. The instruments are manufactured from only the finest, well seasoned grenadilla wood. Each 3613 oboe has a full conservatory and includes such features as silver-plated keywork, 3rd octave key, and Ab/Bb trill key.

Patricola Standard Oboe $3245 A great buy for the school music program, the Patricola Standard Oboe is blessed with many of the same features found on more high end oboes. The Patricola Standard produces a rich and full tone that is appropriate for any performance situation.Grenadilla wood body.Modified conservatory key system.Includes: case / care products.

Buffet Crampon Model 4052 Intermediate Oboe $3218 The 4052 is the intermediate oboe designed for advanced students to prepare them for the professional models. Made of Grenadilla wood, the bore design is based on the professional oboe and is lined with a luracast coating (an epoxy resin) to resist cracking.

Buffet Crampon Model 4052 Intermediate Oboe 886830104664 $2896.2 The 4052 is the intermediate oboe designed for advanced students to prepare them for the professional models. Made of Grenadilla wood, the bore design is based on the professional oboe and is lined with a luracast coating (an epoxy resin) to resist cracking.

Buffet Crampon Model 4052 Intermediate Oboe 886830104565 $2896.2 The 4052 is the intermediate oboe designed for advanced students to prepare them for the professional models. Made of Grenadilla wood, the bore design is based on the professional oboe and is lined with a luracast coating (an epoxy resin) to resist cracking.

Used Jupiter 355 Student Oboe 886830245664 $1576.8 An excellent oboe for the student player, the Jupiter 355 student oboe is made with a durable, dense and wood-like plastic body. Other features of the Jupiter 355 oboe are silver-plated keys, L & R hand C/D trill and a low Bb key.

Bulgheroni Artist Oboe $5299 Bulgheroni Artist Model OboeCompany Info !!Bulgheroni instruments are meticulously produced in a small factory on the Swiss-Italian border. This small, family owned business turns out some of the worlds finest oboes and English horns. The highest quality wood, heavily silver plated keys, artistic keywork along with magnificent tone and response make the Bulgheroni instruments truly world class, but at a price that is significantly lower than comparable French made oboes. This exceptional instrument is, without a doubt, the finest value in the oboe world today.Grenadilla wood body.Full conservatory, silver plated key system.Includes: case / care products

Bulgheroni Professional Model Oboe D'Amore $6999 The highest quality wood, heavily silver plated keys, artistic keywork along with magnificent tone and response make the Bulgheroni instruments truly world class, but at a price that is significantly lower than comparable French made oboes. This exceptional instrument is, without a doubt, the finest value in the oboe world today.This small, family owned business turns out some of the worlds finest oboes and English horns. Oboe d'Amore is in the key of A.

Patricola S6 Professional Oboe Grenadilla $5250 The Patricola Professional model oboe plays with a light but brilliant tone and ease of response. The Professional oboe is completely hand crafted from either Mozambique grenadilla or Brazilian rosewood. We recommend using the Rosewood model for smaller ensemble settings as the rosewood will diminish the projection of the instrument somewhat.Made of wood that has been aged a minimum of 11 years.Full conservatory system with third octave key.

Patricola S6 Professional Oboe Rosewood $5595 The Patricola Professional model oboe plays with a light but brilliant tone and ease of response. The Professional oboe is completely hand crafted from either Mozambique grenadilla or Brazilian rosewood. We recommend using the Rosewood model for smaller ensemble settings as the rosewood will diminish the projection of the instrument somewhat.Made of wood that has been aged a minimum of 11 years.Full conservatory system with third octave key.

Tiery Model J10 Oboe $2449 Tiery J10 Student Oboe This instrument is the fruit of a cooperation between Fossati and Jean Marc Liet who tunes the english horns. This oboe has been designed to allow young kids, aged from 5 to 6, to play with a light and normal instrument. Thanks to that instruments they get used to the embouchure as well as the position of their fingers. To be played, this instrument does not require a special reed. The reed has to be quite scraped to make the playing easy for the children. The bore as been designed for this purpose and doesn't not allowed to play with hard reeds. Many scores in C, G or F are on sale. At this stage, the kids are more playing like nursery rhyme than proper classic pieces.About FossatiGÈrard Fossati created his first instrument in 1983 bringing to it his already extensive skills and experience. He also showed a strong desire to improve the oboe making in general. His wish has always been the optimization of the whole instrument (i.e mechanic, sound, tune.) so has to suit best musicians' expectations. Thanks to the combination of his know-how and to the use of new technologies (CAD for R&D, numeric lathe.), the Fossati instruments have acquired a forever lasting reliability. 20 years after the setting up of the firm, this alchemy has made the Fossati brand an important name on the international oboe market. GÈrard Fossati considers that the musicians have to be at the core of his thoughts in the process of instrument making. This is why he works ´ hand in hand ª with many players. From Brazil to Russia or from Japan to the USA, GÈrard Fossati does not hesitate to travel the world to meet them.Grenadilla wood body.Silver plated, semi-automatic key system.Includes: case / care products.

Oboe Concertos $6.49 Oboe Concertos

Oboe Concerto $12.49 Oboe Concerto

Buffet Crampon Model 4052 Intermediate Oboe Regular 886830274640 $2896.2 The 4052 is the intermediate oboe designed for advanced students to prepare them for the professional models. Made of Grenadilla wood, the bore design is based on the professional oboe and is lined with a luracast coating (an epoxy resin) to resist cracking.

Fox Oboe Case / Case Cover Case Cover for Model 1560 Case $38.99 Featuring wood frames and velvet linings, the Fox oboe cases are not only sturdy but pleasing to the eye as well. This case and case cover are standard on Fox Renard oboe model 330.

Fox Oboe Case / Case Cover Case Cover For Model 1560 Case $38.99 Featuring wood frames and velvet linings, the Fox oboe cases are not only sturdy but pleasing to the eye as well. This case and case cover are standard on Fox Renard oboe model 330.

Rigotti Oboe Cane Oboe - Gouged $16.49 Rigotti Oboe Cane Oboe - Gouged

The Ebony Wood: Love;oboe and Cello $14.63 No Synopsis Available

Allora Vienna Series Intermediate Oboe Model AAOB-802 $1899 The Vienna Series oboe from Allora takes to heart every need of the intermediate oboist. With the Vienna 802 only the best grenadilla wood has been used for optimal resonance. The silverplated keys utilize a full conservatory so that fingering never gets in the way of producing the best tone possible. While focusing their efforts on tone production and professional features, Allora made sure not to forget another important aspect price. This oboe is available for much less than any other comparable model.