You think trombones are expensive / hard to make?
Oboe-making is still a craftsman / artisan business.
Several years ago, my oboist wife was quoted a price by Alex Laubin (America's top oboe manufacturer) for a new rosewood oboe - $14,000. (Would be more expensive now.) She decided to keep her existing oboe, but could probably sell it for well more than $10,000. No offers accepted.
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Re: Instrument Manufacturing
My wife’s viola now cost three times my Edwards bass. Her viola… more than my car.
I love that I have two great instruments that have paid for themselves for less than her bow.
I love that I have two great instruments that have paid for themselves for less than her bow.