Best Oboes for Intermediate 2025

Perfect oboes for intermediate - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: November 12, 2025 • Next update: November 19, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Orchestra For Chamber Music For Classical Performance For Professional Ensembles For Solo Work For Symphony

BRANDS: Thore LaLique

Oscar Adler & Co. 4510 Oboe Orchestra Model - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Oscar Adler & Co. 4510 Oboe Orchestra Model

by Oscar Adler & Co.

Professional Ensembles Orchestra Symphony

Key Feature:

• Professional instruments

✓ PROS

• Solo capabilities
• Professional instruments

✗ CONS

• Maintenance challenges
• Requires advanced technique

Oscar Adler & Co. 4510 Oboe Orchestra ModelOboeStandard modelFully automaticCappedDouble octave key3rd octave keyC...

⭐ 5.0/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 433508

$5,697

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Buffet Crampon BC4161-2-0 Oboe - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Buffet Crampon BC4161-2-0 Oboe

by Buffet Crampon

Orchestra Symphony Professional Ensembles

Key Feature:

• Essential orchestral voice

✓ PROS

• Essential orchestral voice
• Classical standard

✗ CONS

• Very expensive
• Limited educational access

Buffet Crampon BC4161-2-0 OboeOboeProdige seriesConservatory modelMade of grenadilla (Dalbergia Melanoxylon) with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 454943

$2,968

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Oscar Adler & Co. 6000 Oboe Orchestra Plus - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Oscar Adler & Co. 6000 Oboe Orchestra Plus

by Oscar Adler & Co.

Professional Ensembles Orchestra Classical Performance

Key Feature:

• Essential orchestral voice

✓ PROS

• Distinctive reed sound
• Essential orchestral voice

✗ CONS

• Maintenance challenges
• Reed making complexity

Oscar Adler & Co. 6000 Oboe Orchestra PlusOboeOrchestra modelSemi-automaticdown to low BFinest selected...

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 212249

$8,688

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Buffet Crampon BC-4062-2-0 Oboe - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Buffet Crampon BC-4062-2-0 Oboe

by Buffet Crampon

Classical Performance Professional Ensembles Solo Work

Key Feature:

• Distinctive reed sound

✓ PROS

• Classical standard
• Solo capabilities

✗ CONS

• Requires advanced technique
• Very expensive

Buffet Crampon BC-4062-2-0 OboeOboeProdige seriesConservatory modelFrom Grenadilla (Dalbergia...

⭐ 4.9/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 400946

$4,068

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Gebrüder Mönnig 155 AM-B Oboe - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Gebrüder Mönnig 155 AM-B Oboe

by Gebrüder Mönnig

Orchestra Classical Performance Solo Work

Key Feature:

• Distinctive reed sound

✓ PROS

• Distinctive reed sound
• Solo capabilities

✗ CONS

• Reed making complexity
• Maintenance challenges

Gebrüder Mönnig 155 AM-B OboeOboeProfessional orchestra modelSemi-automaticFinest selected grenadilla woodBore design...

⭐ 4.6/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 362166

$10,614

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Rigoutat English Horn Riec - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Rigoutat English Horn Riec

by Rigoutat

Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music

Key Feature:

• Distinctive reed sound

✓ PROS

• Classical standard
• Solo capabilities

✗ CONS

• Maintenance challenges
• Limited educational access

Rigoutat English Horn RiecEnglish HornModel: StudentSemi-automaticBody made of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia...

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 362165

$9,844

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Thore Dacapo Oboe - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Thore Dacapo Oboe

by Thore

Professional Ensembles Symphony Classical Performance

Key Feature:

• Solo capabilities

✓ PROS

• Distinctive reed sound
• Classical standard

✗ CONS

• Reed making complexity
• Maintenance challenges

Thore Dacapo OboeOboeStudent/beginner modelSemi-automaticProfessional Thore boreExtended G keyG# and long F...

⭐ 4.6/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 589371

$2,638

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LaLique Noteo Ebonyx English Horn - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

LaLique Noteo Ebonyx English Horn

by LaLique

Orchestra Chamber Music Professional Ensembles

Key Feature:

• Solo capabilities

✓ PROS

• Professional instruments
• Classical standard

✗ CONS

• Limited educational access
• Maintenance challenges

LaLique Noteo Ebonyx English HornEnglish HornMade of solid ABS plastic with low weight for easier...

⭐ 4.6/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 587838

$3,926

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Thore English Horn - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Thore English Horn

by Thore

Chamber Music Classical Performance Solo Work

Key Feature:

• Classical standard

✓ PROS

• Essential orchestral voice
• Professional instruments

✗ CONS

• Very expensive
• Requires advanced technique

Thore English HornEnglish HornSemi-automaticMaterial: selected unstained grenadilla woodSilver-plated key systemSpecial...

⭐ 4.6/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 589375

$10,778

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Buffet Crampon BC4067-2-0 Oboe - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.6/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Buffet Crampon BC4067-2-0 Oboe

by Buffet Crampon

Symphony Classical Performance Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Essential orchestral voice

✓ PROS

• Professional instruments
• Essential orchestral voice

✗ CONS

• Reed making complexity
• Maintenance challenges

Buffet Crampon BC4067-2-0 OboeOboeConservatory modelFrench fingeringTuning pitch: 440 - 443 HzBody made of Grenadilla...

⭐ 4.6/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 567117

$5,224

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Bulgheroni FB- 091/3 TF ART RK Oboe - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 5.0/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Bulgheroni FB- 091/3 TF ART RK Oboe

by Bulgheroni

Orchestra Symphony Professional Ensembles

Key Feature:

• Essential orchestral voice

✓ PROS

• Classical standard
• Professional instruments

✗ CONS

• Limited educational access
• Reed making complexity

Bulgheroni FB- 091/3 TF ART RK Oboe, OboeBecause Bulgheroni dedicate themselves extensively and conscientiously to...

⭐ 5.0/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 209858

$3,958

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Yamaha YOB-431 Oboe - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha YOB-431 Oboe

by Yamaha

Solo Work Symphony Classical Performance

Key Feature:

• Classical standard

✓ PROS

• Distinctive reed sound
• Solo capabilities

✗ CONS

• Maintenance challenges
• Very expensive

Yamaha YOB-431 OboeOboeSemi-automaticConservatorium system3rd-Octave keyF key leftForked F-resonance keyTrill keys:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 164227

$3,848

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Oscar Adler & Co. 4500 Oboe Orchestra Model - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Oscar Adler & Co. 4500 Oboe Orchestra Model

by Oscar Adler & Co.

Solo Work Orchestra Professional Ensembles

Key Feature:

• Distinctive reed sound

✓ PROS

• Professional instruments
• Solo capabilities

✗ CONS

• Reed making complexity
• Limited educational access

Oscar Adler & Co. 4500 Oboe Orchestra ModelOboeStandard modelSemi-automaticcovered finger holesDouble octave key3rd...

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 433504

$5,004

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Oscar Adler & Co. 100F Oboe Children Model - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.4/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Oscar Adler & Co. 100F Oboe Children Model

by Oscar Adler & Co.

Professional Ensembles Solo Work Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Solo capabilities

✓ PROS

• Distinctive reed sound
• Essential orchestral voice

✗ CONS

• Requires advanced technique
• Limited educational access

Oscar Adler & Co. 100F Oboe Children ModelOboeEntry-level instrument for very young beginnersBody made of seasoned...

⭐ 4.4/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 607359

$2,683

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Bulgheroni FB- 095/3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Bulgheroni FB- 095/3

by Bulgheroni

Solo Work Orchestra Classical Performance

Key Feature:

• Classical standard

✓ PROS

• Solo capabilities
• Classical standard

✗ CONS

• Very expensive
• Requires advanced technique

Bulgheroni FB- 095/3, OboeThe B - 95 professional oboe embodies the tradition of many years of experience and passion....

⭐ 4.9/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 209860

$5,388

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How to Choose the Best Oboes

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced oboes typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

Best Oboes for Intermediate 2025

Oscar Adler & Co. 4510 Oboe Orchestra Model

Buffet Crampon BC4161-2-0 Oboe

Oscar Adler & Co. 6000 Oboe Orchestra Plus

Buffet Crampon BC-4062-2-0 Oboe

Gebrüder Mönnig 155 AM-B Oboe

Rigoutat English Horn Riec

Thore Dacapo Oboe

LaLique Noteo Ebonyx English Horn

Thore English Horn

Buffet Crampon BC4067-2-0 Oboe

Bulgheroni FB- 091/3 TF ART RK Oboe

Yamaha YOB-431 Oboe

Oscar Adler & Co. 4500 Oboe Orchestra Model

Oscar Adler & Co. 100F Oboe Children Model

Bulgheroni FB- 095/3

How to Choose the Best Oboes

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying oboes?

How much should I spend on oboes?

Are expensive oboes worth the investment?

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Should I buy oboes online or in-store?

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