Howarth XL-VT Professional Oboe, Cocobolo with Plastic Lined Top Joint but elastic aluminium tube: firm

but elastic aluminium tube: firm enough to carry even heavy instruments safely – elastic enough to adapt to your playing and body movements

These particular instruments have a synthetic top joint so cracking is no longer a risk

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Howarth XL-VT Professional Oboe, Cocobolo with Plastic Lined Top Joint but elastic aluminium tube: firmThe Howarth XL model is the top of the line model from Howarth. Initially developed in 1995, these oboes have become the instrument of choice for professional players throughout the world. Carefully designed for the exacting demands of professional performers, the XL models have a large bore and thicker walls than the LXV. This design has been developed to give a big sound with classical projection. Howarth professional oboes have metal socket liners