Yamaha Model YOB-841 Custom Grenadilla Wood Oboe
The Yamaha YOB-841 (American Bore) Custom Professional Grenadilla Wood Oboe features an 'open' bore configuration optimized to match 'American' style reeds. This inner bore shape is complemented by tapered tone-holes with conical undercutting for a dark silky tone with a focused center. This model was developed in close cooperation with the principal oboists of some of America's top orchestras. Third octave key, ebonite lined upper joint, and king-rosewood body are available on request.
**This oboe may be purchased with or without a third octave key.
**Duet+ versions feature ebonite lined upperjoints to stabilize the wood from cracks or leaks
Handworked keys
Skilled artisans braze and adjust all keys on Yamaha oboes by hand to optimize the balance of each individual instrument
Newly designed, highly polished bore
Excellent intonation, tonal balance, and resistance
Hand-tapered, undercut tone holes
Precise, even intonation and response
Nickel-silver bell ring
Increases effective density of the bell for improved response and tone
Philadelphia D key
An extra screw that permits fine adjustments to the high D for improved tone and tuning
DUET+ Ebonite Lining
The upper joint body is drilled out slightly larger, where a thin ebonite pipe with an oboe bore is adhered. Ebonite is an excellent material for wind instruments, as is proven with top-grade mouthpieces for saxophones and clarinets as well as bassoon liners. Much knowledge was derived from our own bassoon manufacturing, and with further engineering, Yamaha successfully developed oboes with the reliability and warmth of wood.
DUET+ Toneholes
Every tone-hole (except metal octave vents) is lined with POM resin for air-tight, stable contact between each pad. In the rare event that the wood should crack, the damage to the tone-hole profile and intonation would be minimal thanks to the inserts.
DUET+ Engraving
The trademark logo is engraved on the back of the upper joint.
Deluxe multi-functional case bag
Oboists must always carry all kinds of reed adjustment tools and accessories. The newly designed pockets pack almost everything you need for a rehearsal. The A4-sized holder on the reverse side will carry a B4 music file vertically. The shoulder strap and handles offer a choice between carrying it vertically or horizontally.
| Price | $7,745.99 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Oboe |
| Model | YOB-841 |
| Level | Professional |
| Key of | C |
| Key System | Full Conservatoire (semi-automatic octave system) |
| Octave Keys | Semi-automatic |
| Body Material | Grenadilla wood or Ebonite inner bore |
| Key Material | Silver plated |
| Plating | Silver |
| Tone Holes | Undercut with conical uppercuts |
| Pad Material | 9 cork, 14 felt pads |
| Spring Type | Blue steel / Stainless steel needle springs |
| Thumb Rest | Fixed |
| Trill Keys | Low B-C#, low C-Db, C#-D#, D#-E, F#-G#, G#-A, Ab-Bb, A#-B, B-C#, left C-D, right C-D |
| Bell Material | Grenadilla wood with nickel-silver bell ring |
| Additional Features | Left-hand F key; Fork F resonance key; 'Philadelphia D key' |
| Case | Yamaha YAC OBC-830II Hard Shell Case with Case Cover |
| SKU | YOB-841 |
| Accessories Included | Yamaha hard shell case, case cover, Polishing cloth |
| Warranty | 5 Year Manufacturer's Warranty |
| Retail Price | $9,518.00 |
