Looking for pre-owned oboes for sale from a specialist you can trust? At Charles Double Reed Company, we have been matching oboists with the right instrument since 1983.
Every pre-owned oboe in our workshop is individually examined, fully adjusted, and certified before it is offered for trial or purchase. Whether you are a student seeking an affordable step-up oboe or a professional hunting for a specific maker like Loree, Laubin, Howarth, Rigoutat, or Marigaux – our 10-day at-home trial and Charles Warranty ensure the right fit, every time.
With over 40 years in double reeds, our certified instruments, warranty, and 10-day at-home trial let you choose with confidence.
Double reed specialists since 1983.
Each instrument is carefully examined and fully adjusted in our workshop before it leaves for your at-home trial.
We stand behind every instrument we sell
✓ Three months of professional support
✓ Professional insurance appraisal
✓ Full support throughout the process
✓ Try the instrument in your own rehearsal, lesson, and practice space
✓ Clear instructions and guidance
✓ Full support throughout the process
We regularly stock Loree, Marigaux, Howarth, Laubin, Buffet, Fox, Bulgheroni, Patricola, & more. Inventory changes frequently. Please check back often or contact us to ask about a specific maker.
Yes, when properly serviced. Every instrument we sell is individually examined, adjusted, and certified in our Kingston, NY workshop before it is offered for sale.
Every instrument comes with a 10-day at-home trial. If it is not the right fit, return it — no obligation.
Yes. Every instrument includes the Charles Warranty — three months of professional support and a professional insurance appraisal.
Browse our inventory, click “view details” on any instrument, and Contact Us to arrange a trial. We ship securely nationwide.
