Take your oboe playing to the next level with the Marigaux 2001 Professional Oboe. Made from select grenadilla wood, the Marigaux Oboe is semi-automatic and features stunning silver-plated keys.

The Marigaux 2001 Professional Oboe features include:

• Extended G key, G# and long F keys re- designed (more ergonomic)
• Adjustable thumb-rest
• Adjustment screw which lowers D ring to facilitate D to G slide (top octave)
• Right hand little finger: C, C#, Eb re-designed; C, C# slide facilitated
• Pads: low register 3 pads (B,C,D) made of white leather to prevent buzzing
• Re-shaped bell

The very heart and essence of Marigaux manufacture, the Marigaux 901 Professional Oboe gives the original sound according to Mr. Jules Marigaux's standard. The characteristic tone of the Marigaux instrument is dark and mellow, while the dark shade and the grain of the dense grenadilla wood is clearly visible on the meticulously polished surface. The mechanical parts are made of nickel silver, drop-forged and support the carefully finished, silver-plated keys. The Marigaux toneholes are undercut to guarantee optimal response and balanced intonation. The Marigaux 901 Professional Oboe featu... [view details]

Enjoy truly superb manufacturing with the Marigaux 930 English Horn, with its excellent French craftsmanship which is sure to impress. The 930 English Horn keywork is similar to that of an oboe, making it easy for any player who frequently uses both instruments with its very comfortable distance between keys. The Marigaux 930 English Horn features include: • Made from wood rigorously selected and dried for at least four years • New bore • Handmade new crook design • Low register is direct and flexible • High register is rich in harmonics • Semi-automatic • Grenadilla wood • Silver-p... [view details]

The Marigaux M2 Oboe is a Conservatoire model that incorporates new features designed to enhance intonation, tone and durability. The top and middle joints of the Marigaux Oboe are replaced by a short head-joint and long main joint, allowing the oboe superior intonation whilst reducing the risk of the wood cracking. The Marigaux M2 Oboe features include: • Head-joints can be easily changed to suit individual needs • In extreme humidities the resin head-joint can be used to avoid cracks • Ergonomically improved Bb, B and Eb keys • Improved positioning of G and G# keys for improved intona... [view details]

The Prodige student oboe features important technical, aesthetic and acoustic improvements that will allow beginners and experienced enthusiasts to progress quickly. It easily out-plays any other oboe in its class. Instrument technicians in the workshops of Buffet Crampon have completed an intense period of research and development to create an instrument with easy-to-play, accurate low notes that allow mastery of the most difficult range. Transition from one octave to another is smooth. The mechanics are extremely precise. The new Prodige student oboe features important technical, aesthetic... [view details]

Get the new standard in oboes with the Buffet Crampon Orfeo Professional Oboe. The Orfeo Oboe comes from a collaboration between the Buffet Crampon Research and Development team, and testers, masters and soloists from renowned international orchestras. Its entire register creates excitement with incomparable low tones, consistent over the whole range, and a wonderfully easy flow. The Buffet Crampon Oboe unites modern materials of great reliability with handcrafted, traditional quality manufacturing. Orfeo distinguishes itself equally, whether played in an orchestra or in an ensemble of chambe... [view details]

The Yamaha YOB-241B Student Oboe is designed for the discerning student who wants the best start to their oboe playing. Made from a lightweight and durable ABS, the Yamaha Student Oboe offers a tone very similar to that of natural wood, with no risk of cracking due to the climate. The YOB-241B Oboe is designed to encourage young players with its high quality sound and ease of playability. The Yamaha YOB-241B Student Oboe features include: • ABS resin body • Simplified Conservatoire system with thumb plate • Silver-plated keywork • Semi-automatic octave system • Covered holes • Raised ... [view details]

Special order. The Yamaha YOB-831 Professional Oboe gives you a clear sound quality and superb intonation through dramatically improved precision and stability of the bore. The YOB-831 Oboe model design employs the innovative technique to form a protective layer next to the air column, as well as state-of-the-art resin, to curb the inherent issues in wooden wind instruments. The Yamaha YOB-831 Professional Oboe features include: • System: Conservatoire (semi-automatic octave system) • Bore style: European • Key systems: identical to models without the 'L' suffix • Mechanical fe... [view details]

The Guntram Wolf FG4 Quart Bassoon is a mountain maple mini-bassoon ideal for teaching primary school age children, and for normal wind ensembles when played with no transposition from a treble clef Bb part. When played from a bass clef part (transposed) it uses normal bassoon fingerings. The Guntram Quart Bassoon, also known as the tenoroon, survived in limited numbers into the 19th century. Solo and ensemble repertoire from the 18th century exists for it, and there are also modern compositions written specially for these instruments. It is pitched a fourth higher than the standard bassoon, ... [view details]

The Guntram Wolf FG5 Quint Bassoon (mini-bassoon) has its origins in the tenor curtal (dulcian). It is pitched a fifth higher than the standard bassoon. It works very well for teaching primary age children at music schools. Treble clef parts in C can be played untransposed. For this reason it is well suited to take the middle parts in any kind of ensemble. It uses standard modern bassoon fingerings for bass clef parts (transposed) and tenor clef parts can be read untransposed as bass clef parts.

Finish: stained natural timber.

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The Amati ABN-36 Contrabassoon offers great quality at an affordable price. The Amati Contrabassoon is an instrument that you can count on to create the music you love at a great standard.

The Amati ABN-36 Contrabassoon features include:

• C Contrabassoon
• Heckel system
• tuning slide
• Finest European maple
• Silver-plated bell, keys and trimmings
• Double Ab and Eb key
• Features ergonomic keywork design
• Deluxe wood case with wheels

The Fox 41 Polypropylene Bassoon is ideal for school students, with a construction that is built to last.

The Fox 41 Bassoon features include:

• Polypropylene body
• Nickel plated full German system keys
• Long bore design
• All critical dimensions machine finished
• Plateau key on wing joint third finger hole
• Rollers on F, Ab, Eb, D
• Includes: case, Fox C-1 and C-2 bocals, 2 reeds, crutch, 2 swabs and seat strap

 

The Guntram Wolf S2000 Plus Flamed Maple Bassoon has the qualities of a professional bassoon, offering even playing and secure intonation over the whole range. The Guntram Wolf Bassoon is made from mountain Maple grown in selected areas that have been seasoned over several years. The wooden body is made using CNC equipment designed for maximum precision and consistency. The bore is fashioned in the same way as Guntram Wolf's professional models, and the new mechanism is designed to be comfortable with 7 rollers and high-quality silver plating finish. The finger holes have ebonite liners t... [view details]

The Schrieber 5013 Shortreach Bassoon has been especially developed for players with small hands in order to facilitate comfortable playing, making it perfect for children. The Schrieber Bassoon's ergonomically adapted keywork enables easy and relaxed playing while the extension of several keys on the wing joint makes playing much easier on little fingers. The Schrieber Shortreach Bassoon still has a standard size body, which means that there is no sacrifice of tone or resonance. The Schrieber 5013 Shortreach Bassoon features include: • Conservatory system • Standard size • Short act... [view details]

The Schreiber S16 5016 Conservatoire Bassoon offers great intonation and a wonderful sound, helping musicians focus on developing their music. The Schreiber Conservatoire Bassoon offers a standard size keywork with a whisper key lock, second Bb key for the ring finger and C# trill for the index finger on the right hand. The Schreiber S16 5016 Conservatoire Bassoon features include: • Conservatory, German system • 25 keys including high-D key • Double C-touchpiece • Whisper key lock for the left hand • 4 rollers, F-Ab, C#-Eb • Silver-plated keywork • Body from 10 year old alpine maple... [view details]

The Yamaha YOB-431M Duet Intermediate Oboe is the same as the YOB-341 Oboe, with the addition of the upper joint being lined with a protective resin. The Yamaha Intermediate Oboe is made with a high level of hand-crafting, with a design based on the Custom models. Featuring surprisingly accurate intonation and a responsive design, the Yamaha YOB-431M Oboe is comfortable and has tone characteristics that feature a rich spectrum of colours for fantastic musical expression. The keys of the YOB-431M Oboe have been designed for ergonomic comfort as well as a balanced playability. The Yamaha YOB-43... [view details]

Finally! The CUB full sized bassoon for students on a budget will take you through the early years without breaking the bank. With an amazing sound for its cost, the beginning bassoonist will enjoy the easy playability and full sound of this instrument.

• 25 keys, 4 rollers
• Whisper key lock for left hand
• 2 handmade silver bocals
• Designer backpack case

Introducing the all new CUB lightweight junior bassoon- for starting the young double reed student early. Amazing value!

Features:

• Chromatic to low C
• Simple system bassoon keywork
• Solid silver plated standard 'basic system' bassoon keywork
• Covered 3rd finger left hand and short reach spaced keywork
• Bassoon strap and shoulder harness
• 2 bocals
• Plexi Resonator Pipe to assist with bass note tuning without adding to weight
• Lightweight gigbag similar to image
   

Top Seller! Playing the oboe couldn’t be any easier! The Armstrong Werth Pan Student Oboe is designed to make learning and playing the oboe a carefree experience. You'll never have to worry about this oboe cracking, due to its sturdy resin body construction. You won’t be short-changed on features either - the Pan has every key you need and a body design that guarantees a free-blowing experience. The bore is a customised design enabling enough flexibility and resonance to make playing really enjoyable. The tuning scale is easy to master. The AW Pan oboe includes • Full Co... [view details]

With gold plated posts and tenon ring (not shown). The Regal is designed to produce the dark covered sound favoured in contemporary European Conservatories and concert halls. Combining a homogeneous timbre throughout the range, the Regal offers a stability of pitch without limiting flexibility or colour of sound. The bore tone hole construction and placement differ subtly from the Imperial oboe. The Regal’s lower register is sharper than the Imperial, aided by a low B resonance key. The Regal is currently only offered in semi-automatic configuration. • Gold posts • Grenadilla wood ... [view details]

Available to order Semi-automatic Cor Anglais. The AW English Horn is a professional instrument with a custom-designed bore that produces a sound rich in harmonics and stability. The sturdy conservatoire system key-work ensures mechanical security and is plated with a generous layer of silver plate. The AW English Horn’s body is made from select seasoned African Blackwood, guaranteeing projection and resonance for many years. Currently available only in semi-automatic configuration, the AW English Horn is supplied with 2 hand made solid silver bocals. • Grenadilla wood • Accessori... [view details]

Get a Smart Choice Pack with everything you need to start playing! Introducing the all new CUB lightweight junior bassoon- for starting the young double reed student early. Amazing value! Features: • Chromatic to low C • Simple system bassoon keywork • Solid silver plated standard 'basic system' bassoon keywork • Covered 3rd finger left hand and short reach spaced keywork • Bassoon strap and shoulder harness • 2 bocals • Plexi Resonator Pipe to assist with bass note tuning without adding to weight • Lightweight gigbag similar to image • The Smart Choice Pack includes a col... [view details]

Redesigned in 1970, the Renaud model 51 provides an unique combination of playability, pracitcality, and durability. Built with short reach key confirguration for both hands, this model is suitable for beginning or intermediate students and won't break the budget. The Fox 51 Bassoon features include: • Molded polypropylene body • German (white synthetic ivory) bell ring • Nickel silver water tubes extending into the bore • Silver-plated keys • Body lock • Rollers for right little finger F and A♭ • Rollers for left little finger E♭ and D♭ • 2 C bocals • Premium case with shoulde... [view details]

The Fox 240D Bassoon is a perennial favourite for musicians since its introduction in 1994. It's flexible and easy to play, making it ideal for players in high school through college, serious amateurs and hobbyists. The Renard Model 240D Bassoon features a tone quality that is more open than the long bore, allowing the musician to make the bassoon sing, lending itself perfectly to solo performance. The Fox 240D Bassoon features include: • Select red maple body with mahogany finish • Silver-plated keys, posts, bands, and boot cap • Two professional T bocals • French bell ring (metal... [view details]