Howarth S50c Oboe
The S50c oboe has been designed for advanced musicians to enjoy the sound and feel of a professional instrument at an advantageous price. It is based on our prestige instruments, with a full conservatoire plateau system and an adapted XL oboe bore. It uses the same bell as an XL oboe to give a centred tone and enhanced projection. The S50c benefits from selective undercutting and voicing of the toneholes to enrich the tonal quality.
It features metal socket liners and metal-sleeved tenons to provide a barrier against the moisture that can collect in the joints. Additionally, this helps to secure the alignment of the mechanisms across the joints and provides long lasting protection. The external dimensions of the S50c oboe are the same as the S40c to keep the instrument light in weight.
The Howarth S50c oboe is supplied in a Howarth Academy case with matching cover and with a range of accessories including cleaning materials, cork grease, reedcase and silver cloth.
Full conservatoire plateau system
Split-ring third finger right-hand, facilitating E-Eb trill
Metal tenon caps and socket liner to maintain alignment of mechanism
Professional model bore
Fully synthetic or partially-lined top joints available