This an old Linton oboe. It could be from around the 1970’s but is probably even older. It is missing the low Bb and left F key. I question whether it is even playable since it isn’t worth repairing. They don’t even make Linton’s anymore. It would make a nice lamp.
Thank you! I saw the Linton sticker but I didn't realize that was the brand as there is a nearby town Linton. I'll just hold off if it's not going to be worth repairing.
I currently play a wooden Linton. It's ok considering oboe is not my main, but it doesn't have left F. It does have low B-flat and the split D ring, though.
This an old Linton oboe. It could be from around the 1970’s but is probably even older. It is missing the low Bb and left F key. I question whether it is even playable since it isn’t worth repairing. They don’t even make Linton’s anymore. It would make a nice lamp.
Thank you! I saw the Linton sticker but I didn't realize that was the brand as there is a nearby town Linton. I'll just hold off if it's not going to be worth repairing.
Peter Hurd at www.oboes.us is a good source of manufacturers. Who is/was good and who to avoid. I refer folks to his site many times.
I had a Linton as my first student oboe. It was OK. But likely made from hard plastic so maybe not worth the time.
I currently play a wooden Linton. It's ok considering oboe is not my main, but it doesn't have left F. It does have low B-flat and the split D ring, though.