This instrument easily meets the needs of playing up to Grade 8 and beyond. The S20 is light in weight and thus suitable for accomplished young players. It includes certain key features, such as semi-automatic octaves, which are essential for playing at an advanced level. The instrument weighs approximately 600g.

The S20 is supplied in a quality hard case with cleaning materials and accessories.

Howarth S20 Oboe Technical Specification:

• Thumbplate System
• Semi-Automatic Octaves
• C-D Trill Key (X 2)
• C-C# Trill Key
• Forked F vent
• Low B-C Link
• Low Bb vent
• Additional Adjusting Screws

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It is recognised as one of the best student English system oboe available and indeed many of today’s professional players began lessons on a Howarth B Model oboe.

The instrument is particularly suitable for students because the design specification includes close finger spacing for the smaller hand and the instrument is light in weight for ease of handling.

A professional model oboe can weigh up to 0.72 kg, the Howarth S10 weighs only 0.54 kg. The popularity of the oboe has increased dramatically in recent years and we have found that students are starting at younger ages than ever before. In order to help younger players, the S10 is an all covered hole model.

Howarth S10 Oboe Technical specifications:

• Body made from African Blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon)
• Thumb-plate system with single action octaves.
• Closed hole model with all covered holes.
• Left-hand C/D trill key.
• Forked F venting mechanism.
• Low C to B link.
• Nickel silver keywork which is silver plated.
• Every instrument comes complete with good quality student model case, reed case and mops

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The YOB-431B oboe has a semi-automatic octave system and also includes a thumb plate. The keys are hand-adjusted by experienced artisans for precise playability.

Yamaha YOB-431B Oboe Specifications:

• Grenadilla wood body
• Silver plated keywork
• Simplified conservatoire system
• Thumbplate
• Woodshell case with case cover

Why buy from Heritage Music?

We do not ship boxes! Prior to dispatch all instruments are stringently checked and played in our on-site workshop to ensure a quality final set up. This ensures the instrument is playing perfectly. We also offer a full, free service during the first 12 months if the instrument is returned to us.

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The precise intonation allows students to focus more on developing their own musical sound and style but there is nothing ‘student-like’ about the rich and colourful sound. The YOB-241 B30 features a characteristically warm oboe tone which sounds very close to that of a professional wooden instrument, so even a complete beginner will quickly develop a beautiful tone.

Yamaha YOB-241B-30 Oboe Specifications:

• Key of C
• ABS resin
• Silver plated keys
• Simplified conservatoire
• semi automatic
• Thumbplate
• Low Bb key

Why buy from Heritage Music?

We do not ship boxes! Prior to dispatch all instruments are stringently checked and played in our on-site workshop to ensure a quality final set up. This ensures the instrument is playing perfectly. We also offer a full, free service during the first 12 months if the instrument is returned to us.

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