Howarth XL-VT Professional Oboe, Cocobolo with Plastic Lined Top Joint

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.

Howarth professional oboes are supplied in a bespoke solid wood case lined with green velvet. The case is protected by a Howarth professional oboe case cover.

Technical Specification:

Body in Cocobolo (dalbergia retusa)
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
Now supplied in professional solid wood case