Howarth Junior Beginner Oboe

Buffet Crampon Orfeo model Oboe GL

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The Orfeo model is the fruit of a collaboration between the Buffet Crampon development team, and renowned musicians Jean-Louis Capezzali, Eric Speller, Fabien Thouand, Simon Fuchs, Francesco di Rosa, and Lucas Navarro. Together, they have applied five years of research to achieve a new level of excellence. Orfeo is a marriage of high quality French craftsmanship with cutting edge technology, resulting in an instrument that is making its mark in the orchestral and chamber worlds, as well as amongst soloists. The special 'Green Line' composite material from which the body of the instrument is made is also state-of-the-art.

• Full Conservatoire system
• Silver-plated keywork
• Double metal-sleeved tenons
• Low Bb resonance key
• Forked F resonance key
• Philadelphia system D#
• Adjustable thumb rest
• “Green line” technology
• The upper part of the instrument has cork pads; the lower pads are gore-tex.

Cabart « Petites Mains » Student Beginner Oboe

An excellent student oboe ideally designed for younger players. The Cabart « Petites Mains » model features clever ergonomic adaptations specially designed to accommodate children's hands - including a simplified close-spaced plateau system, and reduced weight (100 grammes lighter than a traditional instrument), yet retaining its trademark full sound. With its Cabart « Petites Mains » model, Lorée has produced the perfect instrument for young beginners. Students can comfortably use this oboe for their first 3 - 5 years of study.

• Conservatoire plateau system
• Seasoned Grenadilla wood
• Beautiful tone and solid intonation
• Silver-plated keywork
• Close-spaced plateaux for smaller hands
• Range down to low B natural
• Adjustable thumb rest
• Forked F resonance key
• Left hand ('long') F key
• All trill keys

Buffet Crampon Prestige model Oboe GL

With its Conservatoire system, the Prestige model represents a new standard in the Buffet Crampon oboe range. It plays evenly and responsively throughout the entire tessitura, especially in the low register. The special 'Green Line' material from which the body of the instrument is made is also state-of-the-art.

• Full Conservatoire system
• Silver-plated keywork
• Double metal-sleeved tenons
• Low Bb
• Left-hand ('long') F
• Third octave key
• Low Bb resonance key
• Forked F resonance key
• Philadelphia system D#
• Adjustable thumb rest
• “Green line” technology
• The upper part of the instrument has cork pads; the lower pads are gore-tex.

Rigoutat RIEC Student Oboe

The RIEC (abreviated from the first two letters of RIgoutat and ECole) is a full Conservatoire system student instrument complete with third octave key, left-hand ('long') F key, and the full complement of trill keys. Its nickel-silver keywork is heavily silver-plated for durabilty and beauty, and snugly fitted to the body of the instrument, which is made of 100% African Grenadilla wood.
All metal screws are made of stainless steel, to prevent corrosion. With its characteristic full and flexible tone quality, the RIEC is a very popular instrument amongst students and teachers in France and internationally.

• Conservatoire plateau system
• Semi-automatic octaves
• Third octave key
• Left-hand ('long') F key
• C - D and C - C# trill keys
• Forked F resonance key
• Low B - C# link
• Ab – Bb and Ab – A trill mechanisms
• "Gillet key" – low C - C# trill
• Additional adjustment screws for fine tuning and tone control

Lorée Oboe d'amore

The Lorée Oboe d'amore has earned a long-established reputation for its beautiful rich tone, its expressive response, and its reliability. It remains one of the most popular instruments with professional and amateur musicians alike.

• All trill keys
• Left hand ('long') F key
• Bottom B natural resonance key

OPTIONAL EXTRAS (by request only)

• Gold-plated keywork
• Violet wood
• Synthetic material (top joint only)
• Bottom Bb extension.

Howarth S40C Graduate Oboe

The Howarth S40C intermediate 'Graduate' series was designed for the more advanced student. Whilst its comparatively light weight makes it ideally suited for accomplished younger musicians, this oboe includes most of the essential features of a fully professional instrument, with left-hand F, third octave key, full chromatic range from low Bb, and mechanisms for almost every trill. The instrument has a wonderfully immediate, even and reliable response, and a rich, lively sound coupled with immaculate intonation. It is an ideal oboe for the serious student, and makes an excellent transition instrument between advanced intermediate and professional levels.

• Conservatoire plateaux system
• Body of seasoned Grenadilla wood
• Silver-plated keywork
• Semi-automatic octaves
• Third octave key
• C - D and C# - D trill keys
• C - C# trill mechanism
• Left-hand ('long') F key
• Forked F resonance key
• Low Bb resonance key
• Articulated C# link
• Ab - Bb and Ab - A trill mechanisms
• Auxiliary C
• Additional fine adjustment screws
• Sturdy protective case with case cover and accessories

Howarth XL Professional Oboe

In 1995, Howarth began work on the development of a prestigious oboe with a new, wider bore, and a new mechanism with fine tolerances for a clean, quick action. In collaboration with internationally renowned oboists, the company created an instrument with a generous yet elegant sound that was both focused and flexible, with exceptional projection.
The Xl model became an immediate success amongst solo and orchestral oboists of international repute, its supple and responsive qualities rapidly establishing a reputation amongst professional and amateur musicians alike.

• Full Gillet Conservatoire plateau system
• Silver-plated keywork
• Body of Grenadilla wood
• Semi-automatic octaves
• Third octave key
• Double C - D and C - C# trill keys
• Forked F resonance key
• Left-hand ('long') F key
• Ab - Bb and Ab - A trill mechanisms
• Gillet (Banana) key - low C - C# trill
• Eb - E trill mechanism
• Low C - C# link
• Philadelphia link (double adjustment screw on C touch piece)
• Metal-sleeved tenons and sockets
• Undercut tone holes
• Low Bb resonance key
• Fine-tuning adjustment screws
• Adjustable thumb rest
• Weight c. 745g
• Professional solid wood case lined with green velvet and covered in luxury fabric, plus professional case cover.

Lorée « Royal 125 » Oboe

For its 125th anniversary in 2006, Lorée produced a limited edition of a new model - the « 125 » oboe. This instrument was so successful that Lorée created the « Royal 125 » oboe (Ref. "cR+-125") with the same characteristics as the limited edition model.

• Full Conservatoire plateau system
• All trill keys
• 3rd octave key
• Forked F resonance key
• Left hand ('long') F key
• Low Bb resonance key

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Keywork identical with the Lorée c+3 model
• Ergonomic index finger plateau for greater comfort and stability
• Tenons with dual metal reinforcement for stable joints
• Adjustable thumb rest for more natural hand position
• Medium C key adjustment screw for fine control of colour and intonation
• High D facilitator system
• Select premium quality Grenadilla wood seasoned for over 10 years
• Gold-plated rings and posts
• New style gold-plated reed well sleeve

OPTIONAL EXTRAS (by request only)

• Gold-plated keywork
• Violet wood
• Synthetic material (top joint only)
• "H" - higher pitch
• Range extending to low A
• Harmonic key