Yamaha 441M-10 - Lined Top Joint with Articulated C#

Yamaha 441M-10 oboes are a perfect option for students looking at upgrading from beginner level instruments. These instruments are a modified conservatory Grenadilla oboe with synthetic liner in the top joint as a preventative measure against cracking. These instruments come in a hard case with Yamaha case cover.  Also included with the purchase of these oboes are a 2-year crack & 1-year maintenance warranty.  441M-10 includes the articulated C# mechanism vs. the 441M.

Keywork includes:

System: Simplified Conservatoire (semi-automatic octave system)

Key systems: Identical to models without the 'M' suffix

Mechanical features: Left-hand F key, Fork F resonance key, Low Bb key, Articulated C#

Trill keys: C#-D#, F#-G#, Ab-Bb, A#-B, B-C#, left C-D, right C-D

Pads: 8 cork, 15 felt pads

Body material: Grenadilla Insert injected ABS resin (upper joint)

Key materials: Silver-plated nickel silver keys

Toneholes: ABS resin (except metal octave vents, upper joint only)