Rigoutat Oboe Riec Semi Automatic

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Rigoutat Oboe Riec Semi Automatic

Rigoutat

Oboe Riec Semi Automatic

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 362163
Brand: Rigoutat
Model: Oboe Riec Semi Automatic
Category: Oboes
Price: $5,883.90

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This Rigoutat Riec is a solid choice for serious students looking to progress beyond basic oboes. The semi-automatic action simplifies challenging passages, and the grenadilla body delivers a surprisingly rich tone for an instrument in this class—a great stepping stone to a professional-level instrument.

Product Description

  • Rigoutat Oboe Riec Semi Automatic
  • Oboe
  • Model: Student
  • Semi-automatic
  • 3rd octave key
  • Left F-lever
  • Body made of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia Melanoxylon)
  • Silver plated mechanism made of brass and nickel silver
  • Cork and leather padding
  • Fixed thumb rest
  • Incl. Case
PROS
  • • Grenadilla body offers a warm, focused, and resonant tone.
  • • Semi-automatic mechanism eases complex passages, ideal for students.
  • • Silver-plated brass keys provide responsive action and a bright sheen.
  • • Left F-lever enhances intonation and expands playing possibilities.
CONS
  • • The semi-automatic system can feel slightly cumbersome initially.
  • • Grenadilla wood requires careful maintenance to prevent cracking.
  • • Limited upper register responsiveness compared to professional models.

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Key Features

Key Student
System French
Body Material Grenadilla (Dalbergia Melanoxylon)
Keys Material Brass and Nickel Silver
Bell Grenadilla, tapered bore
Weight Approximately 750g

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Frequently Asked Questions

It streamlines trills and some passages, but it takes some getting used to, as it slightly alters the finger placement and key linkage.
Like all grenadilla instruments, it needs to be carefully acclimated to humidity changes and regularly oiled to prevent drying and cracking.
It generally offers better intonation than many entry-level models, thanks to the quality of the construction and the inclusion of the left F-lever.

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