He learned the craft from his father and continued to make his instruments by hand. Laubin oboes are cherished for their dark and rich tone.
Source: New York Times
Paul Laubin, 88, Dies; Master of Making Oboes the Old-Fashioned Way
Published in Classical Music, Deaths (Obituaries), Family Business, Laubin, Paul, Musical Instruments, oboe and woodwind instruments
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