Intermediate "American" style oboes with a ABS resin body.
New versatile "American" style oboes for comfortable playing
"441" series has renewed with additional keys and functions to increase comfortability in performance. One of the additions is the third octave key, as it is indicated the new series name "441T." The improvement helps players perform various musical pieces without stress or difficulty.
ABS-resin body
ABS-resin (a plastic) is used for the entrie body. This will enhances its portability and durability, and will benefit those who play in various weather conditions.
Features
Increased versatility to match the musician's needs
Improved playability from the new keys, cork pads and a strap ring
Newly designed bell with a resonance key
The bell bore has been redesigned to improve the intonation of the middle range. In addition, the Low-Bb resonance key improves the intonation of the low-Bb.
Third octave key
Adding a third octave key stabilizes both the articulation and the intonation in the third octave.
Low B-C# trill key
A low B-C# trill can be easily performed, just by opening and pressing down the B key while holding the C# key.
All cork pads
All the pads are made of cork. This reduces pad noise.
Strap ring
The thumbrest has a strap ring. Using a strap improves playability by reducing pressure on the right-hand thumb which can put extra on the shoulder and the neck.
ABS resin body enhances durability
The entire body is ABS-resin (a plastic). This enhances both portability and durability, and benefits those who play in various weather conditions. And those who live in areas with very dry humidity.
* Specifications are subject to change without notice. The colors and finishes shown may vary from those on the actual products.
