I have played oboe for 9-10 years. However I have only played a selmer (crap), a Noblet (crap), and a Loree (insert smiley face here).

I am currently looking into a Harworth-London S55. This will be collegiate level. I heard good things about Harworth, but I would like your opinion. Thanks

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if the brand that you want to talk about is HOWARTH...i can tell you it`s fantastic! I own an S45C(automatic and with 3rd octave) and it`s simply amazing!

try it or you`ll regret!

I`ve played Howarth before. It`s pretty good brand a little different than the Loree models. If I were to choose between the two I would definately pick the Loree though. But it all depends on YOUR feel to the instrument.