Oscar Adler & Co. 4500 Oboe Orchestra Model
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Oscar Adler & Co.
4500 Oboe Orchestra Model
Product Info
Article Number:
433504
Brand:
Oscar Adler & Co.
Model:
4500 Oboe Orchestra Model
Category:
Oboes
Price:
$5,003.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Oscar Adler 4500 Orchestra Model is a beautifully crafted oboe, offering a refined tone and excellent mechanics. It's a fantastic step-up instrument for serious students and advancing players who want a professional-grade oboe without the absolute top-tier price tag. The build quality and materials really shine here.
Product Description
- Oscar Adler & Co. 4500 Oboe Orchestra Model
- Oboe
- Standard model
- Semi-automatic
- covered finger holes
- Double octave key
- 3rd octave key
- C / C# and C / D trills
- G# / F# and B / C# trills
- Fork F mechanism
- F and Eb levers
- To low B
- Hand-selected
- long seasoned grenadilla wood
- High-gloss silver-plated key system
- Metal hearts in the lower joint and cup
- Includes case
PROS
- • Grenadilla wood provides a warm, complex, and responsive tone.
- • Forked F mechanism offers excellent intonation and ease of playing.
- • Silver-plated keys offer smooth action and reliable performance.
- • Metal hearts enhance resonance and projection across the range.
CONS
- • The semi-automatic mechanism can feel slightly less responsive than fully automatic models.
- • Grenadilla wood, while beautiful, requires careful maintenance to prevent cracking.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for student or intermediate players.
Product Video
Key Features
Key
Semi-Automatic
System
French
Body Material
Seasoned Grenadilla Wood
Keys Material
Silver-Plated
Bell
Hand-Shaped Grenadilla
Weight
Approximately 1 lb 12 oz
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Forked F mechanism contributes to remarkably consistent intonation across the range, generally considered very good for an oboe in this category.
It’s ideal for intermediate to advanced players – those committed to consistent practice and seeking a professional-level instrument.
The key placements are standard, but the silver-plated keys offer a light touch which can be beneficial for players of varying hand sizes.
