A durable, dependable intermediate level oboe that includes many of the keywork features of professional instruments.
Features: High quality plastic resin body; Bore hand reamed and finished by Fox craftsmen; Silver plated posts, bands, and bell ring; Stainless steel arbors and wire springs; Nickel silver keys with nickel silver hinge tubing and heavy silver plating; Handmade modified conservatory mechanism including left hand F, alternate C, and articulated C(sharp), with the exception of the split ring E(flat)-E trill key, A(flat)-B(flat) adjustment mechanism, 3rd octave key, and low B(flat) vent key; Cork pads on low C and above, F(sharp) key tab; Teflon tipped stainless steel adjusting screws.
Accessories include a compact-style case, reed and reed case, silk swab, and cork grease.
Tuning Individually hand tuned to A-440 pitch at 72° F, with maximum resonance and projection.
Options: Low B(flat) Vent Key, Third Octave Key, Adjustable Thumb Rest, B-D Link, French-style Professional Case with Cover.