F. LOREE PARIS OBOE SERIAL #FF98 this oboe belonged to Edson Weiss he played with the J.P.Sousa band I have found information on him in a book (The Incredible Band of John Philip Sousa By Edmund Bierley) on page 47 I found a picture of E. Weiss holding this oboe. He was a very tall man in the second row right behind John P. Sousa.
I found Japanese Script Carved in to all joints That seem to translate to some thing like Semper fidelis The first part was translated to ( Ever lasting faith and the last to fighting force) I found it odd it would be in Japanese.
I found and repaired one small hair line crack in the bell. other than that this oboe is crack free! The bore looks excellent no scratches or water lines. Restored to excellent playing condition, The body is made entirely of Grenadilla wood. All wood has been treated with my bore oil treatment. All keys were removed cleaned and polished. All New Cork pads and one leather pad in bell they should last for 20 plus years. There is some wear on the keys See pic's Key work in nickel silver Conservatory system ( No left F ) With F resonance key Range to low Bb B to C# trill C to C# First octave key Second octave key closes the first octave (semi-automatic system) Right and left G# key G# to A trill key Split ring D key Low C trill key ( banana key) All trill keys This oboe has been serviced, I have play tested this oboe and made intonation adjustments. This oboe has very nice intonation at A= 440. and a nice sweet tone and plays free very little resistance. A joy to play !! It comes in what may be the original case I also cleaned and repaired with a new Loree case cover Loree oboe case . No reeds
On all Oboes I sell are guaranteed to work as they should. If you have any problems you can return them for free repairs or refund your choice with in 30 days of sale, After 30 days all needed repairs are free for 6 months all you for pay for is return shipping . And for one full year all repairs will be at reduced rate’s 1/2 My normal rate. After a year all oboes I have sold will move to the head of the line for repairs at a reduced Price.
I want you to be happy with your oboe. I will buy back all oboes I sell for selling cost less no more than 20% depending on condition.