Resources for Buying Oboes

RESOURCES

Where to buy new and used Oboes

How to Choose an Oboe

•Altered Key Systems

Christopher Redgate oboe (Howarth)

This instrument alters and adds new keys for faster and easier technique.

•Oboes for Young Children

These instruments are designed to be played by young children, made for smaller hands with fewer keys.

Howarth Junior Oboe

•New Materials Used to Make Oboes

Clear plastic oboe Sold by Marigaux (scroll to bottom)

Violet wood oboe Sold by several makers including Loree and Marigaux. Other unique looking woods can also be found.

Maple wood English horn