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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:

  • Body in African Blackwood, also known as Grenadilla 

  • Full Conservatoire System

  • Semi-Automatic Octaves incl. 3rd 8ve 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 D linkage

  • Metal-lined tenon sockets and sleeved tenons

  • Undercut tone holes

  • Low Bb vent

  • Adjustable Thumbrest

  • Weight ca 745g

  • Professional solid wood case with Nylon Case Cover

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

 

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