Please be aware that our normal warranty/guarantee cover does not apply to this instrument as it has been pre-owned by a client and sold by us on their behalf.  Whilst we do all we can to ensure that they are working to the best of their ability, such goods are purchased as seen. However if the item is purchased online, the procedure is covered by our distant selling rules which can be found on the delivery/returns page.

This early Howarth B oboe would be ideal for the new player looking for an inexpensive beginner instrument. Howarth oboes are renowned and one of the first choice instruments for many oboeists.  

This model features a wooden body, ring keys, a thumbplate system and is the predecessor to the current Howarth S10 model. 

Wear & Tear Observations: This instrument is in a good condition with no signs of cracks or repairs to the wooden body apart from a small number of minor dinks. The silver plated keywork is in a good condition only showing minor signs of wear. It has been checked over and repaired by our workshop ready for sale.

• Fixed thumbrest
• Silverplated keywork
• Metal-Capped Tenons
• Ring keys
• Vented F
• Single G#
• No 3rd octave key
• Manual Octave

This Howarth B oboe comes in a JP fabric-covered hard case. We would rcommend purchasing reeds, cork grease and cleaning materials to go alongside this oboe if not owned already.

For more information view our Delivery & Returns page.