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 ConservatoryKey Work:With the addition of several needed keys,the Serenadekey system offers a full scale to the advancingplayer.
- Power Forged Key Work: Extremely durable
- Cork and Bladder Pads:
- Bladder on LowB♭ and B
- Cork from C upward
Specifications
LevelAdvancedKeyCPitch440-442hzBody MaterialGrenadillaKey SystemModified ConservatoryTrill KeysA♭-B♭ / G#-A / L eft C-DAux KeysF-B♭ Res / 3rd 8va / Alt C / B-C#Key MaterialNickel SilverPlatingSilverTone HolesUndercutThumb RestAdjustableSpring TypeBlued SteelPadsCork / BladderAccessoriesReed Case / SwabCasePochette w/ Cover