Designed for the professional player, the density of the Blackwood body gives a dark and powerful sound, enhancing the projection. This prestige oboe is hand-made by our most experienced craftsmen with at least 15 years of experience.
Technical Specification:
- Body in African Blackwood, also known as Grenadilla (dalbergia melanoxylon)
Full Gillet System
Semi-Automatic Octaves
3rd Octave Key
C-D Trill Key (x 2)
C-C# Trill Key
Forked F vent
Extra trill mechanisms (Ab-Bb, Ab-A)
"Banana Key" - low C-C# trill
Eb-E trill mechanism
Articulated C# mechanism
Philadelphia link (double adjusting screw on C touch piece)
Metal-lined tenon sockets and sleeved tenons
Undercut tone holes
Low Bb vent
All necessary adjusting screws
Adjustable Thumbrest
Available finished in Gold plate, to special order. This option adds 10% to the cost.
Contact us for delivery details.
All Instruments to be paid by direct credit to bank account. A deposit is required at time of ordering. Please contact us for details.
