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HOWARTH XL GRENADILLA OBOE (w/ Synthetic Top)
Achieve artistry with peace of mind with the XL synthetic top oboe. This oboe has a top joint made of high density plastic but a lower joint and bell made of Grenadilla.
Technical Specification:
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Body in African Blackwood, also known as Grenadilla
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Full Conservatoire System
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Semi-Automatic Octaves incl. 3rd 8ve key
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C-D Trill Key (x 2)
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C-C# Trill Key
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Forked F vent
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Extra trill mechanisms (Ab-Bb, Ab-A)
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"Banana Key" - low C-C# trill
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Eb-E trill mechanism
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Articulated C# mechanism
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Philadelphia D linkage
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Metal-lined tenon sockets and sleeved tenons
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Undercut tone holes
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Low Bb vent
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Adjustable Thumbrest
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Weight ca 745g
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Professional solid wood case with Nylon Case Cover
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