Intermediate "American" style oboes with a wooden body.
New versatile "American" style oboes for comfortable playing
The globally popular American-style "441" series has been renewed with additional keys and features to increase comfortability in performance. One of the additions is the third octave key, as it is indicated the new series name "441T." Such improvement enables the players to play various musical pieces without stress or difficulty.
Wooden body
Grenadilla wood is used for the body and the bell, which will produce a warm and pure sound which is unique to the oboe.
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.
Wooden body
Grenadilla wood is used for the body and the bell, which will produce a warm and pure sound which is unique to the oboe.
Easy assembly reduces the risk of instrument damage
When assembling wooden instruments, extra care is needed between the upper and lower joints as too much pressure can cause damage. By reinforcing the sections with a metal tenon and receiver, it is easier to assemble the instrument.
* Specifications are subject to change without notice. The colors and finishes shown may vary from those on the actual products.
