Yamaha YOB-841L Oboe - Grenadilla

CLEAR SOUND & SUPERB INTONATION

 

Yamaha oboes achieve a clear sound quality and superb intonation by dramatically improving the precision and stability of the bore. Also to cope with various durability issues inherent in wooden wind instruments, Duet+ models employ innovative techniques to form a protective layer next to the air column. The combination of precious wood and state-of -the-art resin is not simply a "Duet" of tradition and technology - it's a "Plus" advantage indeed!

 

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. Yamaha successfully developed oboes with the reliability and warmth of wood.

 

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.

 

Engraving

The trademark logo is engraved on the back of the upper joint.

System: Conservatoire (semi-automatic octave system)

Bore style: American

Key systems: Identical to models without the 'L' suffix

Mechanical features: Left-hand F key, Fork F resonance key, Low Bb resonance (vent)

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

Pads: 9 cork, 14 felt pads

Body material: Grenadilla Ebonite Inner-pipe (upper joint)

Key materials: Silver-plated nickel silver keys

Toneholes: POM resin (except metal octave vents)

Options: With 3rd Octave Key (YOB-841LT)