Surprisingly, the right oboe case DOES make a difference. Open up your oboe case and gently see if you can wiggle your instruments at all while they are in the case slots. If they move even a tiny bit, you could have a problem, my friend. Our instruments are so delicate that they can go in and out of adjustment in the same day (as many of us have experienced!).
Often times, the case that the oboe comes with when purchased isn't the best case for it. As a doubler on Oboe and English horn and as a sub on a major "broadway" Las Vegas show, it is my job to be prepared- with reeds, music, both instruments and even some changes of concert black in my trunk. As a commuter, this also means taking both horns everywhere with me.
My beloved first Ob\EH case was a High School graduation gift, and remains one of the best cases that I have seen; Wiseman makes grate cases and I happen to own and love the Wiseman Ob\EH combination case. This case is amazing, it holds your instruments securely and is really beautifully made. The design always got me a ton of compliments, and questions! The only reason I don't carry it regulary (only travel now) is because it is a little bit on the heavier side.
I also own the zippy little Single Oboe Case they make- Love it! Very light, and great for hands free, hassle free trekking (it was great for getting around the city in San Francisco).
My current oboe case is the BAM X-Light Ob\EH case. It is wonderful, I can't say enough good things about this case- it makes my life a lot easier and I have not needed adjustment service on my instruments in over a year which is pretty amazing.
The most important factors for me are:
1. Does it hold my instruments securely?
2. Is it durable? (I tend to run my things into the ground a little bit)
3. Is it comfortable and convenient to carry (backpack straps, sized to put into another back, etc.)
Happy Shopping, as always!
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