Description

Redefining that an advanced oboe is and should be, the Leblanc (LOB511S) Serenade Oboe offers a LOOK, TONE and FEEL that is unmatched by other oboes in its class!
The LOOK of the Leblanc LOB511S Serenade features our rich, premium aged grenadilla wood that has undergone our unique, multistage ageing and machining process.  The Leblanc Serenade oboe looks fantastic but, more importantly, it is extremely stable and machined to exceed our stringent expectations. 
The TONE of the Serenade oboe is pure Leblanc. It is the perfect blend of focus and cover matched with impeccable intonation.  
The Modified Conservatory Style keys of the Leblanc Serenade are crafted to offer an artist level FEEL to the instrument.  The keys are elegant, smooth acting, precise and perfectly placed.
The Leblanc Serenade oboe is pound for pound, one of the best oboes in its price range and ideal for the developing oboist.  

Features

  • Premium Grenadilla Wood: Masterfully seasoned, Leblanc wood offers not only and amazing sound but our testing has shown it to be incredibly stable.
  • Modified Conservatory Key Work: With the addition of several needed keys, the Serenade key system offers a full scale to the advancing player. 
  • Power Forged Key Work: Extremely durable
  • Cork and Bladder Pads: 
    • Bladder on Low B♭ and B
    • Cork from C upward

Specifications

Level Advanced
Key C
Pitch 440-442hz
Body Material Grenadilla
Key System Modified Conservatory
Trill Keys A♭-B♭ / G#-A / L eft C-D
Aux Keys F-B♭ Res / 3rd 8va / Alt C / B-C#  
Key Material Nickel Silver
Plating Silver
Tone Holes Undercut
Thumb Rest Adjustable
Spring Type Blued Steel
Pads Cork / Bladder
Accessories Reed Case / Swab
Case

Pochette w/ Cover