A. Laubin, LLC is an American maker of oboes and English horns, formerly located in Peekskill, New York. The first Laubin oboe was made in 1931 by Alfred Laubin, a performing musician who was dissatisfied with the oboes available at the time. Building an oboe began as a home project, cranking a hand-held drill for the bore, and purportedly melting his wife's silverware to create the keys.

Paul Laubin (December 14, 1932 – March 1, 2021) took over the business when Alfred died in 1976. He would be the master instrument maker for over four decades. He died March 1, 2021 working in his shop, having made perhaps four instruments in his final year. From 1931 to 2021, approximately 2,050 Laubin oboes were produced.

References

  • Laubin official website
  • NAMM Oral History interview with Paul Laubin October 11, 2013 ă