Yamaha YOB-432 Oboe

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Yamaha YOB-432 Oboe

Yamaha

YOB-432 Oboe

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Product Info

Article Number: 164228
Brand: Yamaha
Model: YOB-432 Oboe
Category: Oboes
Price: $4,397.80

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The Yamaha YOB-432 is a fantastic choice for serious student oboists and advancing players. It delivers a remarkably refined sound and comfortable playability thanks to the automatic key system and quality materials—a solid step up from beginner models without the premium price tag of a professional instrument.

Product Description

Yamaha YOB-432 Oboe, OboeYAMAHA mid-range oboes are based on the top models of the Custom series and are manufactured with the same meticulous care; the same specialists supervise every step of production. These oboes offer accurate intonation, balanced response and exquisite sound.

YOB-432 is equipped with a fully automatic conservatory key system and the body is made from carefully matured Grenadilla wood of the highest quality.

  • Fully automatic
  • Conservatory system
  • Closed keys
  • 3rd Octave key
  • F-key left
  • Fork F resonance key
  • Trill keys: C#-D#
  • F#-G#
  • A#-B
  • A#-H
  • H#-C#
  • C#-D
  • Grenadilla body (Dalbergia melanoxylon)
  • Silver-plated nickel keys
  • Includes case
PROS
  • • Grenadilla wood provides a warm, rich, and responsive tonal core.
  • • Automatic conservatory system simplifies fingering, excellent for students.
  • • Silver-plated nickel keys offer smooth action and reliable performance.
  • • Forked F resonance key improves intonation and projection in the upper register.
CONS
  • • Grenadilla can be susceptible to cracking with improper care and humidity fluctuations.
  • • The fully automatic system, while helpful, can limit advanced technical possibilities.
  • • The silver plating requires regular polishing to prevent tarnishing.

Product Video

Key Features

Key Eb
System Fully Automatic Conservatory
Body Material Grenadilla (Dalbergia melanoxylon)
Keys Material Silver-Plated Nickel
Bell Grenadilla
Weight Approximately 750g

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Frequently Asked Questions

While it simplifies basic fingering, the automatic system can sometimes slightly hinder very rapid or complex ornamentation compared to a more traditional layout.
Proper care is essential; consistent humidity control and occasional oiling are necessary to prevent cracking and maintain the wood's integrity.
It captures a similar tonal character—warm and focused—but the Custom series generally offers a greater depth of color and projection due to more refined bore work.

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