OBOE VIRTUOSE (442) WITH CASE - Semi-automatic, 3rd octave key, resized upper joint, Green LinE inserts, extra C-natural key, 2 keyless Grenadilla bells, silver-plated keywork, black leather case
Item No.BC3673-2-0
The Virtuose is the result of Buffet Crampons 190 years of craftmanship and constant search for innovation.
Our inspiration came from a Buffet Crampon oboe from 1890 with an unusually long upper joint.
Now, almost 130 years later, you can experience the Virtuose, an exceptional instrument which combines the best of tradition and technology.
Our craftsmen and engineers worked side by side with the worlds best oboe players to completely redesign the bore and tone holes, bringing you the best of Buffet Crampons acoustics and intonation.
Enjoy an elegant, vibrant tone that fits perfectly with the orchestral timbre.
The unique length of the upper joint was specially designed to allow seamless blowing through the instrument. Crafting this delicate masterpiece requires the steadiest hand and a perfect knowledge of the wood, which has been specially treated and reinforced with green line inserts to prevent cracks.
As a result, oboists will experience flawless evenness from the highest to the lowest note and remarkable fluidity while playing.
By working closely with soloists, our keymakers and engineers optimized the ergonomics of the keywork. Each key is designed for the fingers to slide smoothly and find instant contact.
The perfect balance between reliability, responsiveness, and aesthetics was found by inlaying magnets into the mechanism.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Key: C
Pitch: 440/443 Hz
Body: Grenadilla (Dalbergia Melanoxylon) specifically treated to avoid cracks, Green LinE inserts (Dalbergia Melanoxylon composite) in the crack-sensitive areas until g#, resized upper joint to play with both hands on the same body until low d fingering (patent pending), 2 key-free, interchangeable Grenadilla (Dalbergia Melanoxylon) bells for two different playing sensations.
Case: Wood covered in black leather with thin leather handle, new: suspended instrument to maintain adjustment, premium velvet inner lining with a silk ribbon and silver embroidered logo, case cover made of genuine leather with a white fleece lining.
Keywork: French conservatory system, 3 octave keys, semi-automatic, natural medium C finger plate (patent pending), indexed ferrule and inlayed magnets to connect upper and lower joints (patent pending), higly reliable, silver plated
Thumbrest: Adjustable
Pads: Cork, GT (bottom notes)
Accessories: One-piece silk swab. Absorbent, quick to dry and adapted to the virtuoses bore, leather reed case (fits 3 reeds), cork grease, screwdriver, humidifier,pouch for the 2nd bell
Model: BC3673
