YOB-441AT Intermediate Oboe
Increased versatility to match the musician's needs
Improved playability from the new keys, cork pads and a strap ring
Improved playability from the new keys, cork pads and a strap ring
Newly designed bell with a resonance key
![Newly designed bell with a resonance key](/id/files/resonance-key_092426e8c750f60ee247143d1f394233.jpg?impolicy=resize&imwid=240&imhei=147)
Newly designed bell with a resonance key
The bell bore has been redesigned to improve the intonation of the middle range. In addition, the Low-Bb resonance key improves the intonation of the low-Bb.
Third octave key
![Third octave key](/id/files/third-octave-key_1e4e4ca8eef02690c7530e97a11180da.jpg?impolicy=resize&imwid=240&imhei=159)
Third octave key
Adding a third octave key stabilizes both the articulation and the intonation in the third octave.
Low B-C# trill key
![Low B-C# trill key](/id/files/trill_key_Animation-GIF_4e59ed894df57d34a3a06a08b4019ca4.gif?impolicy=resize&imwid=240&imhei=159)
Low B-C# trill key
A low B-C# trill can be easily performed, just by opening and pressing down the B key while holding the C# key.
All cork pads
![All cork pads](/id/files/cork-pad_998d4ccac654dec10e06921c69026603.jpg?impolicy=resize&imwid=240&imhei=159)
All cork pads
All the pads are made of cork. This reduces pad noise.
Strap ring
![Strap ring](/id/files/strap-ring_6bdba2ea305a51788fabab222b972c04.jpg?impolicy=resize&imwid=240&imhei=159)
Strap ring
The thumbrest has a strap ring. Using a strap improves playability by reducing pressure on the right-hand thumb which can put extra on the shoulder and the neck.
ABS resin body enhances durability
![ABS resin body enhances durability](/id/files/ABS_edacbef116e6f161f15bb0c9bc588084.jpg?impolicy=resize&imwid=240&imhei=159)
The entire body is ABS-resin (a plastic). This enhances both portability and durability, and benefits those who play in various weather conditions. And those who live in areas with very dry humidity.