Description
This is a professional Howarth oboe with a wider bore and a new mechanism with fine tolerances for clean, quick action. The elegant and focused tone are stand out attributes of this fine instrument.
Brian Charles has cleaned, oiled, adjusted, and play-tested this oboe in our shop, ensuring it’s ready for performance. It will be fully play-tested, and adjusted again just before it goes out on trial to you. This instrument is a perfect upgrade for someone entering college or pursuing a professional career.
Condition:
Body: The grenadilla wood body is in excellent condition.
Keywork: The full conservatory, full plateau silver-plated keywork system is in excellent condition. Clean, oiled, and fully adjusted. All pads and bumpers are in excellent condition.
Features:
- Third octave key
- Left hand F
- F resonance key
- Split D key
- Low Bb
- Bb resonance key
- Banana (Gillet) key
- Both trill keys
Case:
The original hard shell case and fitted, shearling lined cover with shoulder strap are in excellent condition.
The original grenadilla tenon caps, grease cup, and screwdriver are included.
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If you’re ready to trial this instrument email us or call us at (603) 356-9890
