Howarth S40C Oboe, Grenadilla with Synthetic Top Joint

Graduate model, designed for the diploma level player. The S40C Oboe is made of African Blackwood (grenadilla) with a synthetic sleeve in the top joint, has silver-plated keywork, and a modified convervatoire system including semi-automatic octaves, C-D trill keys, C-C# trill key, F resonance key, left F, low Bb vent key, 3rd octave key, extra trill mechanisms (Ab-Bb, Ab-A), "Banana Key" - low C-C# trill, additional adjusting screws (no split d ring). Comes with case, cover, and accessories. 2-year crack and 1-year adjustment warranty included with purchase.