The S40C Oboe has a rich sound and a great scale, and the resin (plastic) top joint makes it especially sturdy for young people or adverse playing conditions.  This is a great oboe for any student and is even appropriate for adult amateurs or doublers on a budget.  
 
This is a plastic top oboe with a grenadilla bottom and bell.  It has a full conservatory mechanism with the exception of the split ring D.