Oboes

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Thomann TOB-100 Oboe - Oboes

Thomann TOB-100 Oboe

Oboes

$1,046
Oboe, Semi-automatic, French fingering, Made from hard-wearing ABS plastic, Pitch: 442 Hz, 3rd...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Yamaha YOB-241 Oboe Set - Oboes

Yamaha YOB-241 Oboe Set

Oboes

$2,093
Weight 0.085 kg
4.6 AudioFu Score
Gebrüder Mönnig 160 English Horn - Oboes

Gebrüder Mönnig 160 English Horn

Oboes

$9,429
English Horn, Student Model, Semi-automatic, To low B, Covered key system,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Yamaha YOB-432 F Oboe - Oboes

Yamaha YOB-432 F Oboe

Oboes

$5,353
Yamaha YOB-432 F, OboeYAMAHA mid-range oboes are based on the top models of the Custom series and are manufactured with...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Oscar Adler & Co. 100F Oboe Children Model - Oboes

Oscar Adler & Co. 100F Oboe Children Model

Oboes

$3,025
Oscar Adler & Co. 100F Oboe Children Model, Oboe, Entry-level instrument for very young beginners, Body made of...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Thore English Horn - Oboes

Thore English Horn

Oboes

$11,408
English Horn, Semi-automatic, Material: selected unstained grenadilla wood, Silver-plated key...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Thore Stella Oboe - Oboes

Thore Stella Oboe

Oboes

$6,983
Oboe, Professional/orchestra model, Semi-automatic, Special larger professional Thore bore, 3rd...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Thore Presto Oboe - Oboes

Thore Presto Oboe

Oboes

$6,052
Oboe, Professional/orchestra model, Semi-automatic, Special professional Thore bore, 3rd octave key,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Thore Moderato Oboe - Oboes

Thore Moderato Oboe

Oboes

$4,132
Oboe, Model for advanced players, Semi-automatic, Professional Thore bore, Extended G key, G# and...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Thore Dacapo Oboe - Oboes

Thore Dacapo Oboe

Oboes

$2,792
Oboe, Student/beginner model, Semi-automatic, Professional Thore bore, Extended G key, G# and long F...
4.5 AudioFu Score
LaLique Noteo Ebonyx English Horn - Oboes

LaLique Noteo Ebonyx English Horn

Oboes

$4,155
English Horn, Made of solid ABS plastic with low weight for easier playing,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
LaLique Noteo English Horn - Oboes

LaLique Noteo English Horn

Oboes

$5,121
English Horn, Hand-selected, long seasoned grenadilla wood, Semi-automatic, To low B, Easy...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Buffet Crampon BC4067-2-0 Oboe - Oboes

Buffet Crampon BC4067-2-0 Oboe

Oboes

$5,611
Oboe, Conservatory model, French fingering, Tuning pitch: 440 - 443 Hz, Body made of...
4.6 AudioFu Score
LaLique Oboe HF40 - Oboes

LaLique Oboe HF40

Oboes

$2,199
Aureo, Oboe, Semi-automatic oboe, Conservatory model, Ideal for advanced players, French fingering,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
LaLique Oboe HF30 - Oboes

LaLique Oboe HF30

Oboes

$1,431
Aureo Ebonyx, Oboe, Semi-automatic oboe, Conservatory model, Due to its lower weight compared to...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Fox Oboe Model 800 - Oboes

Fox Oboe Model 800

Oboes

$9,055
Oboe, Semi-automatic, Body made of selected grenadilla wood, Dimensional modifications were made in...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Fox Oboe Model 400 - Oboes

Fox Oboe Model 400

Oboes

$8,148
Oboe, Semi-automatic, Body made of selected grenadilla wood, Traditional fox bore and tone hole...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Buffet Crampon BC4131-2-0 Oboe - Oboes

Buffet Crampon BC4131-2-0 Oboe

Oboes

$2,676
Oboe, Prodige series, Conservatory model, Grenadilla (Dalbergia Melanoxylon) with...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Buffet Crampon BC4161-2-0 Oboe - Oboes

Buffet Crampon BC4161-2-0 Oboe

Oboes

$3,201
Oboe, Prodige series, Conservatory model, Made of grenadilla (Dalbergia Melanoxylon)...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Oscar Adler & Co. 4510 Oboe Orchestra Model - Oboes

Oscar Adler & Co. 4510 Oboe Orchestra Model

Oboes

$6,030
Oscar Adler & Co. 4510 Oboe Orchestra Model, Oboe, Standard model, Fully automatic, Capped, Double octave key, 3rd...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Oscar Adler & Co. 4500 Oboe Orchestra Model - Oboes

Oscar Adler & Co. 4500 Oboe Orchestra Model

Oboes

$5,470
Oscar Adler & Co. 4500 Oboe Orchestra Model, Oboe, Standard model, Semi-automatic, covered finger holes, Double octave...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Buffet Crampon BC-4062-2-0 Oboe - Oboes

Buffet Crampon BC-4062-2-0 Oboe

Oboes

$3,422
Oboe, Prodige series, Conservatory model, From Grenadilla (Dalbergia Melanoxylon),...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Gebrüder Mönnig 155 AM-B Oboe - Oboes

Gebrüder Mönnig 155 AM-B Oboe

Oboes

$11,524
Oboe, Professional orchestra model, Semi-automatic, Finest selected grenadilla wood,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Rigoutat English Horn Riec - Oboes

Rigoutat English Horn Riec

Oboes

$10,419
English Horn, Model: Student, Semi-automatic, Body made of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Rigoutat Oboe Delphine Semi Automatic - Oboes

Rigoutat Oboe Delphine Semi Automatic

Oboes

$4,073
Oboe, Beginner's oboe, Model: Dolphins, Semi-automatic, Body made of grenadilla...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Rigoutat Oboe Riec Semi Automatic - Oboes

Rigoutat Oboe Riec Semi Automatic

Oboes

$6,228
Oboe, Model: Student, Semi-automatic, 3rd octave key, Left F-lever, Body made of...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Oscar Adler & Co. 6000 Oboe Orchestra Plus - Oboes

Oscar Adler & Co. 6000 Oboe Orchestra Plus

Oboes

$9,312
Oscar Adler & Co. 6000 Oboe Orchestra Plus, Oboe, Orchestra model, Semi-automatic, down to low B, Finest selected...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Bulgheroni FB- 095/3 - Oboes

Bulgheroni FB- 095/3

Oboes

$6,030
Oboe
4.6 AudioFu Score
Bulgheroni FB- 101/3 Oboe - Oboes

Bulgheroni FB- 101/3 Oboe

Oboes

$5,121
OboeThe FB-101 oboe is ideal for years of study at music school, and is a mechanically...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Yamaha YOB-432 Oboe - Oboes

Yamaha YOB-432 Oboe

Oboes

$4,655
OboeYAMAHA mid-range oboes are based on the top models of the Custom series and are manufactured...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Yamaha YOB-431 Oboe - Oboes

Yamaha YOB-431 Oboe

Oboes

$4,073
Oboe, Semi-automatic, Conservatorium system, 3rd-Octave key, F key left, Forked F-resonance key,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Yamaha YOB-241 Oboe - Oboes

Yamaha YOB-241 Oboe

Oboes

$2,060
Oboe, Student model, Semi-automatic, Simplified conservatory system (without third octave key,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Bulgheroni FB- 091/3 TF ART RK Oboe - Oboes

Bulgheroni FB- 091/3 TF ART RK Oboe

Oboes

$4,422
Oboe
4.7 AudioFu Score
Bulgheroni FB- 091/3 Oboe - Oboes

Bulgheroni FB- 091/3 Oboe

Oboes

$3,956
Oboe
4.8 AudioFu Score
LaLique Lumina Oboe - Oboes

LaLique Lumina Oboe

Oboes

$4,621
Student Oboe, Suitable for beginners and advanced students, Body material: Selected, well seasoned...
4.7 AudioFu Score

About Oboes

This category features oboes and English horns, double-reed instruments crucial for orchestral, chamber, and solo performance. The oboe's distinctive, penetrating tone is a cornerstone of many musical genres, and its expressive capabilities demand a high level of craftsmanship. Selecting the right instrument is a significant investment for professional and serious student players.

Best For
Orchestral musicians chamber ensembles solo performance music students professional oboists
What to Look For
Tone quality intonation keywork mechanism bore design reed compatibility wood type (African Blackwood is standard) overall responsiveness

Oboes — Pros & Cons

PROS

  • Exceptional projection and clarity for solo and orchestral work.
  • Offers nuanced tonal colors and expressive capabilities.
  • Well-crafted oboes provide consistent intonation across registers.
  • Durable construction ensures longevity with proper care.

CONS

  • Requires significant practice and embouchure development.
  • Reed selection and adjustment are critical for optimal performance.
  • Can be sensitive to humidity and temperature changes.
  • Maintenance and repair can be specialized and costly.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oboes

Its density, stability, and acoustic properties provide the ideal tonal resonance and response.

The English horn is a lower-pitched relative of the oboe, with a wider bore and a mellower, more plaintive tone.

The bore’s shape and diameter significantly affect the instrument's intonation, tone color, and overall responsiveness to the player.

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