Why buy your oboe or English horn from Forrests?

We do not offer any instrument for sale until it has gone through a rigorous pre-sale service. We insist on flawless pads, properly installed, and equally flawless tone hole facings. We check the mechanism for proper fit, because even a perfect pad will not seal properly when the keywork has excess play. Then the oboe is adjusted, and the spring tension is regulated for comfortable fingering.  After these procedures have been completed, the play-testing begins; voicing and intonation corrections are made when necessary. Many professional players differ on voicing/tuning preferences. Varying reed styles can also produce differing acoustic results; thus some of the final acoustic adjustments can be made to the individual player's preference.

CRACK WARRANTY - NEW INSTRUMENTS

(applies to instruments purchased after August 1st, 1999) Forrests will repair cracks free of repair charges within one year following purchase from Forrests, for the original non-institutional purchaser. Customer's cost is limited to shipping and insurance charges, if applicable.  This limited warranty is void if crack repairs have been made or attempted by others, and it is not offered to institutional users. (Schools, colleges, military, etc.) If the customer prefers, or the severity of the crack warrants it, the joint will be returned to the manufacture who will, at their discretion, either repair or replace the joint. Longer lead times may be expected as well as substantially higher shipping and insurance charges, since international express shipment may be required.

SERVICE CERTIFICATE*

Forrests' Service Certificate offers our non-institutional customers a 20% discount from our normal shop charges on all maintenance and repairs for a period of three years following purchase of any double reed instrument after August 1st., 1999.

F. Lorée

F. Lorée Oboe (model c+3, with 3rd octave key). This oboe is the choice of most professional players in North America, and a requirement for conservatory bound students.

F. Lorée oboes are available in three different bore styles: the standard bore, the AK bore reproduction, and the DM bore, with a somewhat darker "German" sound. The conservatory mechanism includes all trills, left hand F key, as well as forked F resonance and B flat resonance. Most American players prefer the body to be made of Grenadilla  (Dalbergia Melanoxylon), but other options such as Honduras rosewood (Dalbergia Stevensoni) on standard oboes,  and Violet Wood (Dalbergia Caerensis) on Royal models are also available. F. Lorée oboes may be special ordered with a plastic top joint or with two top joints, one wood and one plastic. For such instruments there is a special case available which can also hold the extra top joint.

F. Lorée Oboe d'Amore (model l+3). This alto voiced oboe in the key of A comes with a 3rd octave  key, which resolves some of the traditional intonation problems of d'amores in general, and greatly improves the overall performance of this member of the oboe family.
For recreational players it combines the enjoyable traits of both oboe and English horn into one; though in terms of established repertory, much of its literature remains still in the realm of Bach and Telemann.

F. Lorée English Horn (model i+3). Since the advent of the low B resonance key along with the third octave key, the "cor" has become the superior orchestral instrument that performers of yesteryear only dared dream of. With even and trouble free intonation throughout its range, this instrument helps performers achieve peak performance. On special order this instrument is available with a plastic top joint.

F. Lorée Bass Oboe (model n). This baritone voiced instrument is pitched one octave below the oboe in key of C. In the orchestra or symphonic wind ensemble it is used interchangeably with the Heckelphone.
There is not a lot of literature written for this instrument, so you may want to arrange some of your double reed quartets or quintets to get maximum enjoyment from this instrument. If, however, your orchestra is doing the Planets, and you can't justify the purchase price of the bass oboe, you might consider renting Forrests' bass oboe for a whole lot less.

Please call us at 800-322-6263 for current Lorée prices

Cabart 74 Oboe by F. Lorée

F. Lorée purchased the Cabart company in 1974, and now make the Cabart 74 oboe. It's an excellent advanced student oboe which feels and sounds very much like a Lorée. It has the same key system, with the exception of the D#-E trill, and comes with an Orly integral case and all the normal accessories. Like all our instruments it receives an extensive pre-sale servicing.

Please call us at 800-322-6263 for current Cabart prices

Fossati

The Tiery Oboe (model E30) is an excellent, sophisticated French made oboe for the advanced student or demanding amateur. The body is made of aged Grenadilla wood, the full conservatory system (including 3^rd octave key ) is silver plated.  Included are a French hard shell case and a shearling case cover

Fox and Fox-Renard

Fox Oboes. (Models 400, 450, 800, & 300)
Fox oboes feature stainless steel arbors and wire springs, silver plated nickel silver keys, and Teflon tipped stainless steel adjusting screws. The hand made full conservatory mechanism includes split ring Eb - E trill, F# key tab, third octave key, low Bb vent key, left hand F, alternate C, and articulated C#. Cork pads are used on low C and above. Included are a French-style professional instrument case, reed case, screwdriver, silk swab, and cork grease. The model 800 also includes an adjustable thumb rest and a case cover.

Fox oboes are available in four types:
Model 400: All Grenadilla body, with metal lined tenon sockets
Model 450: Plastic top joint, Grenadilla bottom joint and bell
Model 800: All Grenadilla body, with metal lined tenon sockets. This is their newest design, and has more resonance and flexibility than the 400.
Model 300: Plastic body.

Fox-Renard Oboe (model 330).
Hand reamed and finished plastic body, stainless steel arbors and wire springs, silver plated nickel silver keys, and Teflon tipped stainless steel adjusting screws. The handmade modified conservatory mechanism includes all the standard keys with the exception of the split ring Eb- E trill key, Ab -Bb adjustment mechanism, 3rd octave key, and low Bb vent key. Cork pads are used on low C and above.
Also included are a French-style student instrument case, reed case, silk swab, and cork grease.
When set up by Forrests to our high performance standards, this oboe will render years of trouble free service, even in school use,  with normal periodic service.

Fox-Renard Oboe (model 333)
Hand reamed and finished plastic body, stainless steel arbors and wire springs, silver plated nickel silver keys, and Teflon tipped stainless steel adjusting screws. The handmade modified conservatory mechanism includes all the standard keys with the exception of the split ring Eb- E trill key, Ab -Bb adjustment mechanism, 3rd octave key, alternate C, articulated C#, and low Bb vent key. Cork pads are used on low C and above.
Also included are a sturdy plush lined instrument case, reed case, silk swab, and cork grease.
When set up by Forrests to our high performance standards, this oboe will render years of trouble free service, even in school use,  with normal periodic service.

Please call us at 800-322-6263 for current prices

Fox and Fox-Renard English Horns

Fox English Horns. (Models 500, 510, & 520)
Fox English horns feature stainless steel arbors and wire springs, silver plated nickel silver keys, and Teflon tipped stainless steel adjusting screws. The handmade full conservatory mechanism includes split ring Eb - E trill, F# key tab, third octave key, low B vent key, left hand F, alternate C, and articulated C#. Cork pads are used on low C and above.
Also included are two standard Fox Model XL English horn bocals (numbers 2 & 3), French-style double or single instrument case, reed and reed case, screwdriver, silk swab and cork grease.
Fox English horns are available in four types:
Model 500: All Grenadilla body, with metal lined tenon sockets
Model 510: Plastic top joint, Grenadilla bottom joint and bell
Model 520: Plastic body.

Fox-Renard English Horn (model 555).
Hand reamed and finished plastic body, stainless steel arbors and wire springs, silver plated nickel silver keys, and Teflon tipped stainless steel adjusting screws. The handmade modified conservatory mechanism includes all the standard keys with the exception of the split ring Eb- E trill key, Ab -Bb adjustment mechanism, 3rd octave key, and low B vent key. Cork pads are used on low C and above.
Also included are two standard Fox Model XL English horn bocals (numbers 2 & 3), French-style student instrument case, reed case, silk swab, and cork grease.
When set up by Forrests to our high performance standards, this oboe will render years of trouble free service, even in school use,  with normal periodic service.

Please call us at 800-322-6263 for current prices

Howarth English Horn

The model S20c is an intermediate model featuring an all Grenadilla body with a liner in the top of the top joint bore to reduce cracking. Simplified conservatory system, which includes left F key, third octave key, C-C# trill, C-D trill, forked F vent, and low B-C# trill. Also included are a case, Lorée bocal, and reed case.

Please call us at 800-322-6263 for current prices

We also carry fine Japanese built oboes, both student and professional.  Please call (800-322-6263) for more information.

INSTRUMENT TRIALS

Forrests will make stock instruments available for a one week trial (plus 2 days shipping time each way) Shipping and insurance will be charged to the customer's credit card. During the trial period the customer accepts full responsibility for loss or damage. After the trial period the instrument must be returned or purchased and paid for in full.  Once an instrument has been purchased, after trial, the sale is final and the instrument is not returnable.    

INSTRUMENT FINANCING.

All instrument prices and quotations are understood to be on a cash basis. (Payment in full at time of purchase by check or credit card)