Yamaha's Intermediate models feature a design based upon our Custom models, and are produced with the same painstaking care. Like our top models, they also receive a high level of hand crafting, and the same experienced artisans oversee every step in their production.
These oboes feature surprisingly accurate intonation and are comfortable and responsive to play. Their tone characteristics feature a rich spectrum of colors permitting the most subtle musical expression. And the keys have been carefully designed for ergonomic comfort as well as a balanced playablity.
Please refer to table below for specs
Features
Key design
The ergonomic key design is based upon the Custom series for comfortable performance.
Durable mechanisms
Designed to be durable and maintenance-free, these oboes feature hinge rods rather than pivot screws on the low C and C# keys.
Thumb plate key
A thumb-plate key is available by special order.
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Specs
| Â | YOB-431 | YOB-432 |
| System | Simplified Conservatoire (semi-automatic octave system) | Simplified Conservatoire (full-automatic octave system) |
| Bore Style | European | European |
| Auxiliary Keys | 3rd octave key, Left-hand F key, Triple C, Low B-C, Adjustable Fork F resonance key, B resonance key, Philadelphia D key | 3rd octave key, Left-hand F key, Triple C, Low B-C, Adjustable Fork F resonance key, B resonance key, Philadelphia D key |
| Trill Keys | C#-D#, F#-G#, Ab-Bb, A#-B, B-C#, Left C-D, Right C-D | C#-D#, F#-G#, Ab-Bb, A#-B, B-C#, Left C-D, Right C-D |
| Pads | Cork and leather | Cork and leather |
| Body | Grenadilla | Grenadilla |
| Keys | Silver-plated nickel silver | Silver-plated nickel silver |
| Case | Included | Included |