Instrument Manufacturing
Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2024 6:57 pm
You think trombones are expensive / hard to make?
Oboe-making is still a craftsman / artisan business.
Several years ago, my oboist wife was quoted a price by Alex Laubin (America's top oboe manufacturer) for a new rosewood oboe - $14,000. (Would be more expensive now.) She decided to keep her existing oboe, but could probably sell it for well more than $10,000. No offers accepted.
Oboe-making is still a craftsman / artisan business.
Several years ago, my oboist wife was quoted a price by Alex Laubin (America's top oboe manufacturer) for a new rosewood oboe - $14,000. (Would be more expensive now.) She decided to keep her existing oboe, but could probably sell it for well more than $10,000. No offers accepted.