Description
This brand new H.A. Vas Dias baroque oboe is an exact reproduction of one made by Thomas Stanesby, Sr., c. 1700. Mr Vas Dias viewed and measured the original at the Hamamatsu City Museum, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, Ex Rosenbaum Collection.
Mr. Vas Dias is now in his late 90’s (and going strong). How many more of these will be made? We don’t know.
It’s a gorgeous work of art and an easy playing instrument. This oboe is supplied with a handmade Vas Dias reed which was made for this instrument. It is pitched at A=415.
The body is made of grenadilla finished in sweet almond oil. Tenon ends are hand wrapped. 3 silver keys and 3 (synthetic) ivory rings.
There are very few of these hand made, museum quality instruments available.
A handmade Vas Dias reed, fingering chart, and information/care page are included. The plush drawstring bag is handmade for this instrument by Mrs. Vas Dias.
Please note:
Temporary Pause on Instrument Trials and Sales
November 2025 – Mid-January 2026
We are temporarily unable to send instruments for trial or purchase while we move our entire shop from New Hampshire to Kingston, New York, just north of New York City. We apologize for the delay in service during this transition.
If you’d like to be notified when trials and sales resume, please email us with your name, contact information, and the instrument you’re interested in. We’ll reach out as soon as we’re ready to resume shipments.
Thank you for your understanding and patience during this exciting move.
