Description
This Brand New Selmer Model 1492B Oboe is a top-of-the-line option for beginner and advanced musicians. It features a semi-automatic design with a C key, and is made from high-quality composite materials. The oboe comes with a full conservatory set that includes reeds, mouthpiece, care kit, strap, bag, and case Why is the oboe special? The oboe has a uniquely varied voice. It can produce a wistful, sweet sound, and it can also create powerfully high and distinct tones. In Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf, the oboe plays the part of the duck. A close relative of the oboe is the English horn. The Selmer 1492B oboe is a fantastic student instrument that is a popular choice among music educators and clarinet players at Sweetwater. With its heavy-duty hard plastic body, the 1492B is built to withstand the rigors of daily playing, while providing a satisfying tone across the full range of the instrument. To help student players master basic and intermediate fingering techniques, the 1492B is outfitted with a simplified conservatory key system. Its expertly crafted silver-plated mechanism offers easy playability, incredible responsiveness, and reliable intonation. Plus, the Selmer 1492B student oboe includes a high-quality hard case for safe transport and storage, a basic cleaning kit, cork grease, and a reed.