The finishing of the instrument consists of installing the cork pads, springs, and adjusting screws. Finally, they are installed on the wooden parts. There are more than 200 pieces before soldering, and about 50 after. Some keys are turned, while some are milled, bevelled, cut, and then soldered together. Most of Lorée's instrument keys are made of German silver. Tone holes and holes for the mechanics’ support (posts) are drilled.įinally, the posts are installed on the wooden joints, drilled and milled.

The wood is then stored and dried for 6 to 7 years minimum.Īfter that, the dried wood pieces are turned again, to obtain the final outside shape and the bore of the instrument. The wood is then drilled and turned a first time in a cylindrical shape, in order to facilitate drying. They receive their grenadilla wood, mostly from Mozambique or Tanzania. Here are some important things to note about the manufacturing process for F. Lorée ROYAL 125 for the 125th anniversary of the company. Lorée launches their piccolo oboe (in F).

The CABART Petites Mains oboe is launched, which is designed for young beginners. Lucien Lorée creates the “conservatory plateau system”along with Georges Gillet, which is the standard form of the modern oboe.Īlain de Gourdon obtains Cabart, which becomes the standard of the student oboe line. Timelineįollowing are a few of the major events for the Paris oboe making company Lorée.įrançois Lorée founds his own company, F. Lorée and the models of oboes that they produce today.

One of the mostįor oboe, Lorée is a staple for many professional oboists, and actually plays a key role in the history of the oboe. Choosing an oboe can be both a fun and stressful process.

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