
Howarth XL-VT Professional Oboe, Mopane with Plastic Lined Top Joint
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The XL Model has been carefully designed for the exacting demands of professional performers, taking into consideration the desired sound and response from the instrument. The XL has a large bore, and the wall thickness has been developed to give a big sound with classical projection.
Specifications:
- Body in Mopane (Colophospermum mopane), with partially-lined top joint as standard
- Full Conservatoire System
- Semi-Automatic Octaves
- 3rd Octave Key
- C-D Trill Key (x 2)
- C-C# Trill Key
- Forked F vent
- Extra trill mechanisms (Ab-Bb, Ab-A)
- “Banana Key” – low C-C# trill
- Eb-E trill mechanism
- Articulated C# mechanism
- Philadelphia link (double adjusting screw on C touch piece)
- Metal-lined tenon sockets and sleeved tenons
- Undercut tone holes
- Low Bb vent
- All necessary adjusting screws
- Adjustable Thumbrest
- Supplied in bespoke solid wood case lined with green velvet
2-year crack and 1-year adjustment warranty included with purchase.
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