Crafted for aspiring professionals and gifted amateurs, the Howarth HL Intermediate Oboe offers the tonal richness and responsive feel of a professional instrument at a highly competitive price.

This versatile Oboe is designed to deliver a full range of solo, orchestral and band repertoire with superior sound and control. Even with its professional capabilities, the HL Oboe remains a lightweight instrument, offering comfort without compromise.

• Dual System (Conservatoire with thumbplate)
• Covered hole plateau keys
• Semi-automatic octaves
• 3rd octave key
• C-D trill key (x 2)
• C-C# trill key
• Left-hand F key
• Forked F vent
• Low Bb vent
• Articulated C#
• Vented plateau keys to facilitate trills
• Ab-Bb and Ab-A trill mechanisms
• Auxiliary C
• Split-ring third finger right-hand, facilitating E-Eb trill
• Metal-lined tenon sockets and sleeved tenons
• Redesigned bore
• Adjustable thumb rest with ring
• Silverplated keywork
• Available in Grenadilla or Mopane

The Howarth HL is supplied in a protective Howarth hard case with case cover.  Also included is a set of cleaning mops, reed case, silver polishing cloth and cork grease.

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