The fact that the F key can be closed by the R3 plate suggests there have been other changes to the mechanism in this part of the instrument. The link between low|B and C has been bent to disconnect it. Loree Model Oboe Categories Oboes Year 1985 Made In France About The Seller. The 83 key may be a later addition as the key does not match the 81 key next to it. There is also a section of axle with no sleeve covering: this could be in connection with raising the usable pitch of the instrument at some point during its history. There are signs that the octave keys have been moved and the mechanism altered the second octave key does not match the first in design and there are two filled holes at the top of the instrument. A side hole has been plugged with cork and the associated key removed on the level of the G♯ key, this vent is present on the modern cor anglais. Repair History: The thumbplate appears to have been added and the original conservatoire action has been removed although some parts of the original mechanism are still in place. Above the second octave A the intonation is difficult and unpredictable. Performance characteristics: According to the present owner, it plays beautifully with a fine, mellow and surprisingly strong tone. The serial number is on the reverse of all three sections. LOREE' / five-pointed star / 'PARIS', the text forms an oval about the star. Signature/Marks: Stamped on all three sections with 'F. The linkage between low B and low C has been disconnected. The low C key closes the brille mechanism. The L4 low B and E♭-dup keys are mounted on the upper section and has a double link to the lower section when the instrument is assembled so that both keys will operate. There is no forked-F vent but the mechanism opens the E♭ key when forked-F is fingered. The F key rises under a spring and (mysteriously) would be closed by the R3 plate. The holes closed by the R2 and R3 plates are position on the side of the instrument, next to the hole for the F key. The L1 pierced plate mechanism is controlled by the 元 finger L1 closes the hole completely, with L1 raised and 元 down the pierced plate is open. Almost like Heckel with bassoon, Loree oboes are dominant in the American. Only the R2 plate directly covers a hole, the others close holes by means of axles. instruments with serial numbers in the 8,000s, made around World War II. The sockets and reed-well are metal lined and the tenons are tipped with metal. Technical description: African blackwood with silver-plated keys. Specific usage history: formerly used by Leonard Brain.

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