L2 or L3: These are the two standard lengths available for the Ross bocals, 2 being shorter than the 3. Horn considers himself “very lucky to have a Laubin English horn, because he’s closed his list, meaning it’ll take him the rest of his life to fill the orders he now has. LOREE - Legendary maker. Alex Laubin sometimes sits at the front at a computer, the only hint of modernity in a place where Paul Laubin shows the equipment they use to make oboes and English horns, … Loree bocals are available in a wide variety of models, typically they are silver-plated but are available in gold-plated by special order. It has just been refreshed with many new pads, full cleaning and oiling, and full mechanical adjustment here at our shop. An example of a Hiniker bocal would be as follows: 2-B12-11 (bocal length 2;  Brilliant Bore size 12; tip length 11), These are bocals produced by Phillip Ross (son of Dan Ross - Ross gouging machines) which are machine lathed with no seams or soldering. Good luck with it, I'm jealous! These bocals are sterling silver and provide a very even scale and a warm resonant tone. Fast & Free shipping on many items! English Horn Bocal - Hiniker Hiniker bocals offer a large variety from which to choose the bocal that works best with your instrument and playing style. Hiniker bocals are also available with the B bore or the Brilliant Bore. Preowned Loree AK Grenadilla Bell. Made by Fratelli Patricola (Patricola Brothers), the well regarded Italian company specializing in oboes and clarinets of the highest quality. I regularly stock Loree, Laubin, Fox, Yamaha, Howarth, Marigaux and Gebrüder Mönnig instruments. This means that less of the bocal will extend into the reed resulting in pitch which will ultimately sit higher than the standard lengths. Bocals are hand-made to order, from solid sterling silver. They are noted for their stable high register and have been chosen most often by players of Loree, Laubin, and Marigaux instruments. Share this Product. Free ground shipping (in the U.S.)! Here's what Peter Hurd, well-known oboe collector and seller, has to say about Malerne English horns: "The Malerne English horns tend to be excellent in every respect, worthy of professional use." Laubin bocals are handmade by Al Laubin. 10am – 2pm Saturday, Featuring Minnesota Clarinetists! Choosing the best bocal for one’s English horn is a matter of personal taste. My mission is to make quality Oboes, English horns and Oboes d’amore accessible and affordable for aspiring players of all ages so their experience will be positive and successful. We're proud to stock a wide selection of new and used bocals by Hiniker, Ross, Laubin, Dallas, and Loree, and we're hoping this guide can answer a few of these questions for you if it's time to consider a new English horn bocal! The H bore bocals have a shorter tip length, which means more of the bocal will extend into the reed. Price $350.00. 1 Unused M7234. Artist: Pat O'keefe, Featuring Minnesota Clarinetists! A bore of 7 is designed for a full sound and stable upper register, better response above high D, and improved downward slurs. $90.00 shipping. We have a quick and easy trial process available: we can ship you a trial up to 4 bocals for a week to best determine if one of our stock best suits your needs. Price $300.00. The bocal is almost more important than the horn. Age has not prevented it from producing wonderful tone. Quick View. I regularly stock Loree, Laubin, Fox, Yamaha, Howarth, Marigaux and Gebrüder Mönnig instruments. Artist: Karrin Meffert-Nelson, Featuring Minnesota Clarinetists! We want to make sure you find the right match for you! Bocals are hand-made to order, from solid sterling silver. With single case and 2 bocals. If a player owns more than one English Horn, it is highly likely that a separate bocal will need to be chosen for each instrument. Polished and ready for performance, this English Horn is ready for its next endeavor. MANUFACTURED IN SOUTH WHITLEY, IN AND TUNED IN PEEKSKILL, NY, THE FOX-LAUBIN OBOE REPRESENTS …