I just recently bought a new Buffet 4052. Would have loved a more professional oboe, but since this is just a hobby I felt this is a good oboe for the price. This is the first new oboe I have purchased and wasn't quite sure if I needed to do the same breaking in procedure since it has a coating on the inside. I've begun the breaking in just in case, but I'm anxious to be up and running and the limited time is killing me. Any information would be helpful. Thanks.

Is your oboe the greenline model? If it is you shouldn't have to break it in. Tell you the truth im not to keen on buffet's, but their greenline is a smart idea. If it is not a greenline, you do have to break it in. Start by playing 5 minuts a day. Every other day increase time by 5 minutes. Continue untill you reach 45 to 60 minutes.

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The Luracast lining that Schreiber use (these oboes are made by Schreiber in Germany for Buffet) is good in that it will minimise the playing in time and the risk of split top joints, and they also line the bottom joint as well - you'll probably notice the inside of the bottom joint socket is also completely plastic lined so this will prevent water getting into the end grain. But don't stress or wobble (rock) the joints when assembling as there is less wood on both the tenons and socket, and use a sturdy stand when you're resting it - never lie it down (which applies to all instruments). You shouldn't worry too much about playing it in - just keep it clean and mop the bore after playing as usual. It is a good oboe to play as a beginner, returning player or hobbying player, though they do generally have a bright sound which is one of their characteristics. I think you should experiment with darker sounding reeds to see what works best. But you will get a better part exchange on this oboe if you plan to upgrade to an intermediate or semi pro oboe in the future than you would do if you bought an oboe of far less quality.