Pre-Owned Howarth S10 Oboe
- Workshop Approved
- Buy on Finance
Manufacturer's Description
The Howarth S10, a long-established student model oboe, is recommended by leading teachers and chosen by Education Authorities and Music Services throughout the UK. It is recognised as the best student English system oboe available and indeed many of today's professional players began lessons on a Howarth "B Model" [predecessor to the S10] oboe.
The instrument is particularly suitable for students because the design specification includes close finger spacing for the smaller hand and the instrument is light in weight for ease of handling. A professional model oboe can weigh up to 0.72 kg; the Howarth S10 weighs only 0.54 kg. The popularity of the oboe has increased dramatically in recent years and we have found that students are starting at younger ages than ever before. In order to help younger players, the S10 is an all covered hole model.
General Condition
This oboe has been through our workshop prior to sale and is in very good condition throughout.
Condition Report
Condition can be highly subjective. This information is to be taken as a guide only. E&OE.
- Corks (1 to 10): 7
- Mechanism (1 to 10): 8
- Overall finish (1 to 10): 7
- Padding (1 to 10): 8
- Plating (1 to 10): 7
- Wood (1 to 10): 8
Specifications
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- Grenadilla-wood body
- Silver-plated keywork
- Thumb-plate system with single action octaves
- Closed hole model with all covered holes
- Left-hand C/D trill key
- Forked F venting mechanism
- Low B to C link
What's Included
- Case
- Reed case
Item Details
Item number: C152355 (Please quote this Item Number if you contact us about this item)Serial number: C06***
Manufacturer: Howarth
Model number: S10
Category: Pre-Owned Oboes and Cors Anglais
Buy second hand with confidence
Unless stated otherwise, all of our pre-owned, ex-demo and ex-display instruments are cleaned and checked, set up or serviced in our workshop prior to sale.